Job Summary
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the Taiwan legal entity, ensuring compliance with local and international accounting standards, optimizing financial processes, and supporting strategic business decisions through accurate financial reporting and analysis.
This role requires strong coordination with the Finance and Operations departments in the Hong Kong office. This job is located in Taiwan (remote work) but reports to the Senior Finance Manager in Hong Kong.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting
- Manage full sets of accounts for the legal entity.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and local financial regulations.
- Oversee financial data recording, tracking, reporting, and analysis.
- Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and reconciliations.
- Monitor company expenses and cash flow against budgets.
- Submit management and head office reports in a timely manner.
Strategic Planning & Budgeting
- Develop long-term financial strategies aligned with business goals.
- Lead forecasting and budgeting processes.
- Assist Senior Finance Manager in optimizing financial processes to meet group and local tax requirements.
Taxation & Compliance
- Prepare and submit VAT and withholding tax declarations.
- Assist with annual and income tax filings.
- Monitor compliance with tax and financial reporting standards.
- Support GDPR and HR reporting requirements.
Cash Flow & Investment
- Perform cash flow forecasting and analysis.
- Identify investment opportunities for surplus cash.
- Monitor and manage foreign exchange exposure and gain/loss.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Lead implementation of accounting systems (e.g., Navision BC 365, Finscan).
- Improve financial workflows and operational efficiency.
Payroll & Intercompany Coordination
- Prepare payroll and coordinate with HK HR for review and approval.
- Manage claims processing and rebilling for external clients and intercompany.
- Resolve billing/rebilling disputes and inquiries.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with other managers and group-level stakeholders to develop strategic plans.
- Assist internal departments with finance-related inquiries.
Office Administration
- Handle office supply purchasing, banking, postal, and tax office visits.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs (e.g., air conditioning, water dispenser).
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in financial management, auditing experience in handling full set of accounts
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and local tax regulations.
- Proficiency in accounting systems (Navision preferred) and MS Office applications particularly Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Attentive to details with good interpersonal skill to interact with people of all levels
- Multi-tasking and can work well under pressure.
- Fluent in spoken and written English, and Mandarin