Title:  Finance Associate

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Local applicants only.
Department: R&D RRP Sourcing
Location: Hong Kong Regional Office
Reporting to: Manager, Finance Controller

Finance Associate

Finance Controlling department is responsible for financial management of manufacturers and suppliers in China / Asia region. The incumbent is responsible to collect and monitor financial details from manufacturers and suppliers in China / Asia region to ensure financial transactions are done within agreed framework. He or She also is responsible to keep internal financial systems updated with financial data.

What will you do?

• Build effective cost control mechanism and process for:
  • Financial reporting activities of Actuals, Outlooks, LE’s, ASP.
  • Financial data creation & maintenance in the information systems (SAP Material Master, Purchase Info Record, etc.)
• Build know-how on RRP manufacturing processes, component costs, conversion cost elements and ensure the prices from RRP manufacturers are based on costed BOMs and process costs (depending on the access level provided for each RRP Manufacturer).
• Keep track of actualized material cost, conversion cost, product cost and financial transactions between key components suppliers and manufacturers to calculate true-up amount.
• Review quotations of new/existing products by understanding and verifying changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided. Also to control costed BOMs for new/existing products and store final versions in JTI template for team to reach when necessary.
• Prepare annual budget for RRP Asia team in China/Asia Pacific region by gathering inputs from internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform any other tasks given by the direct manager.

Who are we looking for?

• University degree in Finance
• Fresh grads - 7 years (max) experience in a similar finance position. 
• Must have the necessary technical aptitiude to work with technology and computer applications. Good knowledge of MS office (ie Excel). Practical experience in SAP is preferred but not required.
• Language fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin (both written and verbal) are important

What's in it for you?

• Work at our JTI Regional Office in Hong Kong.
• Be part of a truly international and diverse company with over 40,000 employees in 130 countries.
• Experience the culture of an Investors in People certified company
• Find out why 9 out of 10 employees recommend us to a friend.
• Understand why 9 out of 10 employees say they feel free to be themselves.