FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - Company : Finance Elite

Finance Elite

Company Description

Finance Elite is an executive search firm that solely specializes in the search for finance executives i.e. CFO, FD/FC for its clients. It has operations in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Our client is a multinational company in the FMCG industry. The client is looking for a Financial Controller to be based in Shanghai.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and Co-ordinate the prompt and efficient delivery of management reports; provide sound financial and business advice to the senior management team
• Manage the finance and accounting function to ensure financial reports are consolidated on a monthly basis according to both international GAAP and Chinese financial reporting requirements. In the meantime, keep developing and improving company accounting policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of accounting records.
• Prepare necessary finance and accounting information as required by US headquarters and local regulatory bodies
• Implement finance best practices, internal control policies and procedures and management information systems. Improve accounting operations to better identify and track financial performances.
• Implement performance measures to evaluate/analyse the efficiency and performance of each division; provide timely and relevant management information to facilitate senior management’s/headquarters’ proactive decision making.
• Prepare financial reports for senior management team and present findings and recommendations to the CFO.
• Demonstrate expertise in a variety of accounting, financial operational concepts, practices and procedures.
• Identify and facilitate process improvements through re-engineering of company-wide reporting processes.
• Monthly review of financial performance with department heads by providing meaningful analyses and financial insights into opportunities for performance improvement.
• Liaise with the Company’s auditors on specific accounting issues (working closely with CFO to resolve accounting treatment discrepancies) to ensure timely release of annual reports.
• Prepare annual budget, monthly & quarterly forecasts (rolling & re-forecasts), capital expenditure analyses and planning.
• Assist the CFO in merger & acquisition analyses & due diligence support.
• Support post-merger accounting integration.
• Recruit, motivate, train and retain finance and accounting staff in headquarters as well as field operations.
• Provide sound financial analysis and support to special projects
  

Requirements:

• Degree holder in accounting and/or professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, ICMA, CPA)
• Candidates should be familiar with USGAAP, SOX.
• Candidates should have at least 10 years financial management experiences, with experience in FMCG sector (preferred but not required)
• An articulate and business-minded individual with strong desire to perform
• A self-motivated, energetic and smart individual
• Multinationals and/or Big 4 audit firms working experience preferred
• Stable career with a solid track record of internal promotion an advantage
  

Good remuneration and attractive fringe benefits will be offered to the successful applicant. Interested parties please send your detail resume with expected salary to: riverhe@finance-elite.com, info@finance-elite.com

(All personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only)

INTERNAL AUDIT DIRECTOR - Company : Finance Elite

Finance Elite

Company Description

Finance Elite is an executive search firm that solely specializes in the search for finance executives i.e. CFO, FD/FC for its clients. It has operations in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

INTERNAL AUDIT DIRECTOR

Our client is a well recognized manufacturer of high quality monocrystalline modules and has a long history as a solar PV pioneer since it was founded in 1997 as a system installation company in China. The company is backed by a number of well recognized investors such as Good Energies, Milestone Capital and Merrill Lynch. The Company is listed on NYSE.

The client is looking for an Internal Audit Director to be based in Changzhou (2 hrs drive from Shanghai)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the internal financial audit function. Build formal reporting system in order to communicate results of audits to management and regulatory compliance agencies, as applicable.
• Conduct financial and operational audits by examining and verifying accounting, statistical, or operational records and/or procedures to determine the reliability and effectiveness of financial and control systems.
• Prepare reports to CFO and the Audit and Finance committee of the Board of Directors.
• Develop company-wide internal audit program. Work with management in all areas to define the audit function as it relates to overall business activities.
• Train management and staff to plan, scope, and perform internal audits and risk assessments within established business process controls.
• The audit program will include:
• Risk assessment - review and analysis of policies and procedures, effective implementation of control environments
• Operational audits - operational efficiency and effectiveness, regulatory compliance and revenue recognition
• Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance
• internal controls and segregation of duties
• Testing and documentation of financial and computer system records for control of access, information integrity and transaction accuracy
• Reports will ensure:
• Information is independent and objective on risks, operational effectiveness, and controls
• Discrepancies are reported
• Audit issues are well-defined and root causes are identified
• Corrective actions include input from operations and management

Requirements:

• Degree holder in accounting and/or professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, ICMA, CPA)
• Candidates should be familiar with USGAAP, SOX.
• Candidates should have at least 8 years financial management experiences, with experience in manufacturing sector highly preferred
• An articulated and business-minded individual with strong desire to perform
• A self-motivated, energetic and smart individual
• Multinationals and/or Big 4 audit firms working experience preferred
• Stable career with a solid track record of internal promotion an advantage
  

Good remuneration and attractive fringe benefits will be offered to the successful applicant. Interested parties please send your detail resume with expected salary to:

riverhe@finance-elite.com, info@finance-elite.com

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - Company : Finance Elite

Finance Elite
Company Description

Finance Elite is an executive search firm that solely specializes in the search for finance executives i.e. CFO, FD/FC for its clients. It has operations in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Our client is a multinational company in the FMCG industry. The client is looking for a Financial Controller to be based in Shanghai.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and Co-ordinate the prompt and efficient delivery of management reports; provide sound financial and business advice to the senior management team
• Manage the finance and accounting function to ensure financial reports are consolidated on a monthly basis according to both international GAAP and Chinese financial reporting requirements. In the meantime, keep developing and improving company accounting policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of accounting records.
• Prepare necessary finance and accounting information as required by US headquarters and local regulatory bodies
• Implement finance best practices, internal control policies and procedures and management information systems. Improve accounting operations to better identify and track financial performances.
• Implement performance measures to evaluate/analyse the efficiency and performance of each division; provide timely and relevant management information to facilitate senior management’s/headquarters’ proactive decision making.
• Prepare financial reports for senior management team and present findings and recommendations to the CFO.
• Demonstrate expertise in a variety of accounting, financial operational concepts, practices and procedures.
• Identify and facilitate process improvements through re-engineering of company-wide reporting processes.
• Monthly review of financial performance with department heads by providing meaningful analyses and financial insights into opportunities for performance improvement.
• Liaise with the Company’s auditors on specific accounting issues (working closely with CFO to resolve accounting treatment discrepancies) to ensure timely release of annual reports.
• Prepare annual budget, monthly & quarterly forecasts (rolling & re-forecasts), capital expenditure analyses and planning.
• Assist the CFO in merger & acquisition analyses & due diligence support.
• Support post-merger accounting integration.
• Recruit, motivate, train and retain finance and accounting staff in headquarters as well as field operations.
• Provide sound financial analysis and support to special projects

Requirements:

• Degree holder in accounting and/or professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, ICMA, CPA)
• Candidates should be familiar with USGAAP, SOX.
• Candidates should have at least 10 years financial management experiences, with experience in FMCG sector (preferred but not required)
• An articulate and business-minded individual with strong desire to perform
• A self-motivated, energetic and smart individual
• Multinationals and/or Big 4 audit firms working experience preferred
• Stable career with a solid track record of internal promotion an advantage
  

Good remuneration and attractive fringe benefits will be offered to the successful applicant. Interested parties please send your detail resume with expected salary to: riverhe@finance-elite.com, info@finance-elite.com

(All personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only)