Position Summary

The Financial Service Manager will lead the Financial Services Management Team (FSM) for Greater China, focusing on statutory audits,tax filings, governance acittivies and providing tax advice. The role will also oversee the the treasury and payroll teams and related activities.This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial operations, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, effective bank and advisor relationships, and pragmatic support to the business. The Financial Service Manager will work closely with FSSC and Division Finance, SCM, Sales, Corporate Finance, Total Rewards, external auditors and service providers.

Responsibilities

        Statutory Audit, Tax & Governance:

• Lead statutory audits, corporate/ income tax filings and other tax matters in coordination with external advisors (Big Four and local firms).

• Schedule and manage audits and tax filings; prepare and review K‑GAAP financial statements, interim and year‑end tax returns and supporting documentation.

• Prepare quarterly legal‑entity tax packages and annual BEPS filings (CBCR and Local File) as required.

• Oversee VAT filings, Fin48 accrual calculations and other tax provisions.

• Maintain vehicle logs and other localized tax documentation.

• Ensure timely responses to audit findings and drive remediation actions.

   

        Treasury & Cash Management:

• Lead and develop the Treasury team, establish and maintain robust cash-management controls, processes and coordinated related reporting

• Manage bank relationships and bank account access.

• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and transaction controls across treasury operations

   

        Payroll & Employee‑related Accounting:

• Lead the Payroll team and oversee payroll calculation review, payroll register approval and payment authorization through Citi Bank.

• Approve and post all payroll vouchers and manage monthly payroll accrual reconciliations through BlackLine.

• Maintain pension account updates (AON GreaterInsite) and oversight of payroll tax calculations and filings (monthly/quarterly/yearly).

• Perform periodic user‑access reviews for local payroll systems and ensure payroll controls and compliance with local regulations.

        Stakeholder Management & Advisory:

• Act as primary finance contact for Division Finance, Sales, SCM, HR, Corporate, auditors and external service providers (tax/legal).

• Provide practical, business‑focused financial guidance to leaders and support decision making (cash planning, tax implications, payroll governance).

• Support process improvements and Kaizen initiatives to increase efficiency and control.

   

        Risk & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with local laws, accounting standards and corporate policies.

• Identify, assess and mitigate financial, tax and operational risks.

• Ensure appropriate documentation retention and audit trail for governance and regulatory reviews.

Qualifications

        Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• At least 15 years’ of relevant experience in China Tax.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, local tax regulations and financial controls.
• Experience working with Big Four auditors and external tax/legal advisors 
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial reconciliation tools (e.g., BlackLine); advanced Excel skills.
• Strong leadership, organization and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities (Mandarin & English proficiency preferred).

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

   

        Preferred:

• Professional qualification (CPA, CMA, ACCA, MBA or equivalent).
• Experience in manufacturing, technology, or industrial engineering industries.
• Relevant experience in financial management, treasury, or payroll is perferred.

• Prior exposure to cross‑functional team management and project leadership.

   

        Others:

• Occasional business travel within Greater China may be required.

• The role requires high integrity, confidentiality and the ability to influence across matrixed organizations.