China Country Accounting Manager

Posted:
9/4/2024, 12:44:18 PM

Location(s):
Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China ⋅ Guangdong Province, China

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

The Reporting & Accounting Manager is accountable for managing an effective and efficient operation of the financial reporting and accounting function.
He/she is responsible for the overall financial administration of the entity, including the ledger management, administrative organization and application management (financial systems and records), accounting, statistics, recalculations, project administration and payroll, in order to provide the business management with accurate and reliable internal financial information and external financial statements regarding the performance and the valuation of the business for various stakeholders (business management, EC as well as shareholders)
The Reporting & Accounting Manager is responsible for the financial statements, internal controls, systems and management reports and income & expenses statements within the OpCo. He/she participates in the relevant budgeting processes, and manages the day-to-day accounting activities in accordance with Nutreco’s accounting policies and procedures.
The Reporting & Accounting Manager supports the Controller by providing management information. In this role, the function acts as the operational conscience and the eyes and ears of management. Misinformation can lead to decisions which in the medium term may adversely affect the business results.
He / she works closely with the Controller on all accounting, reporting, and financial disclosure matters and consult often with relevant stakeholders, and confers with his / her peer Tax Manager, Treasury Manager as well as the Business Control Managers.
At corporate level, the Manager Corporate Reporting & Accounting works within the Corporate Controller’s department and closely with Accounting, Reporting, Consolidation (systems), Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Tax, Treasury, and other corporate departments.
The corporate role will provide financial leadership and guidance, and oversees the Financial Reporting and Accounting functional areas. In this role, he / she will interact with divisional / OpCo management and various members of the corporate finance department, with respect to various accounting policies, transactions and issues. In addition, the Manager Corporate Reporting & Accounting is responsible for the functional (finance) integration of newly acquired businesses in conjunction with the Corporate Controller and Integration Manager.

Job Description:

· Accounting & Reporting

o Manages accounts payable, accounts receivable and the maintenance of the general ledger, including account reconciliations, and the production of various

financial reports and statements (supporting the OpCo Controller in the preparation of financial statements and budgets), in order to provide accurate and

timely financial information to management

o Prepares and/or reviews projections of accounting data to show effects of proposed changes on income and financial condition of the OpCo

o Ensures timely and correct financial disclosures for internal and external reporting

· Management information and advice

o Prepares the business analyses, including management reports, stock turnover, purchasing and costs

o Identifies and flags significant operational / financial variances, and determines reasons for variances

o Advises management about possible improvements in the business

· Treasury and tax

o Monitors the debtors and monitors / determines the liquidity planning in cooperation with the Treasury Manager when applicable

o Ensures appropriate treasury and tax accounting when applicable, in cooperation with the relevant managers

· Management

o Manages the reporting & accounting (sub)department and provides operational leadership and coaching of its staff

o Drafts working instructions for the staff in accordance with Nutreco’s financial policies and procedures; where necessary, assists with daily activities; Ensures

Reporting & Accounting Managers are in place and being followed

o Assists the Controller and may cover tasks in his/her absence.

· Governance

o Ensures that systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies, the reporting & accounting strategy and with accounting standards, and

applicable rules & regulations. Follows all IFRS and Dutch GAAP developments closely and implements new or revised accounting policies and procedures if

necessary

o Responsible for the overall control of the financial administration, monitors enforcement of guidelines and guidance of all administrative processes of the

entity, in order to achieve full compliance with all relevant (financial) standards. 

· Projects: 

o May participates in reporting and accounting matters of major projects, within corporate guidelines, in order to realise reporting and accounting objectives in

these projects.

· Audits

o Prepares (financial) audits, ensures all relevant financial information is available for internal and external Auditors

Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.