A&R Accountant

About You

We’re recruiting an Accounting & Reporting (A&R) Accountant reporting to the Senior A&R Accountant, based in Shanghai.

You are responsible for our Indonesia entity's daily accounting work accurately, recording and accounting in accordance with relevant accounting standards, handling foreign currency transactions, and other business operations.

You will assist in the preparation of financial statements and participate in BSAR and RCM.

You will communicate and collaborate with relevant internal and external personnel to ensure the accuracy, compliance, and smooth progress of financial work.

About Us

Tate & Lyle's purpose, Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food, inspires everything we do. Whether it’s by making food and drink healthier and tastier; continuously improving how we work; promoting a safe working environment; or making a difference in our local communities, we believe we can successfully grow our business and have a positive impact on society.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responsible for the company's daily accounting, including accounting treatment, preparation of accounting vouchers, etc., to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial data.

• Classify, record, and account for company business operations in accordance with local accounting standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as well as the company's internal financial policy. Process transactions involving different currencies, perform foreign currency conversions and exchange rate adjustments.

• Assist in preparing the company's monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, such as the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow forecast, etc., to provide accurate financial information for the company's management.

• Participate/support the data preparation of the company's financial budget, monitor and analyze the performance of each department, report any anomalies in a timely manner, and assist in identifying the causes.

• Responsible for communicating and coordinating with the financial personnel of multinational subsidiaries or branches to ensure the consistency and compliance of financial data and assist in solving problems in financial accounting.

• Cooperate with external audit institutions in annual audits and special audits, provide relevant financial materials and explanations to ensure the smooth progress of the audit work.

Location

This role is assigned to operate in Shanghai, Xuhui District

What You’ll have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; may be working towards a professional qualification.
• Developing knowledge of methodologies, processes, practices, and common issues of the Accounting & Reporting function.
• Able to convey straightforward technical and non-technical information to audiences that generally understand the subject matter. Communication is normally within the team and closely related teams to assist with accounting-related queries and support.
• Able to converse in English is essential (stakeholders based in Indonesia)
• Primarily focuses on providing support to the team.
• Able to work under general supervision, with some guidance from a competent professional or manager needed from time to time.

What We Can Offer  

• Base salary with 13th-month bonus + Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Exposure to working for a multi-national organization
• Opportunity to participate in regional finance transformation and integration projects
• Career development opportunities within a growing GBS organization
• Dynamic and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to develop both operational and project management capabilities
• Exposure to multi-entity and multi-ERP finance operations
• LinkedIn Learning
• Membership in Employee Resource Groups (Professional Women’s Network, LGBTQ+, Black Employee Network, Veterans’, Mental Health)
• Mental health and well-being support via Mental Health First Aiders & Employee Assistance Program
• Local volunteering opportunities (where applicable)

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Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.