Title:  Finance Manager

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Department: Finance

Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Reporting to: Finance Controlling Director

Role: Permanent

WHAT IS THIS POSITION ABOUT?

• The incumbent is responsible for managing the IFRS financial, statutory, and tax accounting of two entities, JT Tobacco International Taiwan Corp. (JTI Taiwan - market) and Japan Tobacco International Manufacturing Co., Ltd (JTIM - factory), focusing on IFRS compliance for group reporting, the Taiwanese local statutory and tax reporting, ensure all legal requirements are fulfilled correctly and timely. This responsibility entails management of the Company’s general accounting activities, treasury/banking transactions, tax, and audit compliances (Taiwanese GAAP/Tax and IFRS).  The incumbent is also responsible for the enforcement of internal controls, ensuring full compliance with Company Operating Guidelines and JSOX requirements for both JTI Taiwan and JTIM.   The incumbent, as well as the Entity Control and Compliance (ECC) Manager, Finance Supervisors, and Finance Analysts, reports to the Finance Controlling Director.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Internal Control and Compliance & JTI JSOX Compliance
• Tax Compliance & Treasury
• Global Initiatives and Corporate Communication
• RPA Project Implementation
• Ad Hoc Activities

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• University degree in Finance or Accounting preferred; professional qualification is a plus, CA / CPA / ACCA.
• Minimum 8 years of working experience. Previous working experience with multinational companies, particularly in financial accounting function (hands-on experience on Month/Quarter/Year-end closing), implementation of internal control procedures, and execution excellence.
• Ideally alumni from Big Four Accounting firms with adequate knowledge of Taiwanese statutory reporting and legal requirements and understanding of IFRS and JSOX requirements; experiences in cost accounting / RPA / ERP is a plus.
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin, writing/speaking/listening, ability to translate Mandarin to English, and vice versa. 
• Functional skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Concise data/information summarization skills in verbal and written (English & Mandarin)
  • Excellent English presentation skills
  • Computer literacy
  • SAP knowledge
  • Excellent cross-functional communication, and time management.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS?

Thank you very much for applying! We will make sure that you will receive a reply within the next 2 weeks.