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Job Title: Mandarin speaking Finance and Treasury Executive
The Skills You'll Need: Fluent Mandarin and English, solid finance and treasury experience, ideally within energy trading and marketing. German tax and finance knowledge highly preferred. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced international environment.
Your New Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience, plus bonus
Job Status: Permanent, hybrid working with 4 days in the office
Finance and Treasury Executive - What You'll be Doing:
Finance:
Support the month-end closing process and monthly reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Maintain monthly and annual financial reporting processes, including management reports, financial analysis, and ad-hoc reporting
Maintain accurate accounting records and assist with IFRS reporting packages and UK & Germany statutory financial statements
Ensure compliance with internal controls and applicable accounting and reporting standards
Liaise with internal and external auditors and support the annual audit process
Assist with annual budget preparation, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance monitoring
Prepare financial reports and analysis for management and key stakeholders
Prepare supporting documentation for VAT returns and corporate tax filings
Coordinate with external tax advisors regarding tax matters and enquiries
Support additional finance-related projects and responsibilities as required
Treasury:
Manage daily treasury activities including bank account administration, online payments, reconciliations, and cash flow reporting
Monitor daily cash movements, ensuring timely collections from customers and payments to suppliers
Perform monthly cash flow analysis and support month-end treasury reporting
Ensure compliance with company policies regarding the holding and management of multiple currencies including USD, EUR, and GBP
Coordinate with trading and operations teams to issue SBLCs and LCs, prepare loan documentation, and negotiate terms with banks and counterparties
Support banking facility negotiations and internal PCG application processes
Finance and Treasury Executive - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:
• Fluent Mandarin and English, both spoken and written (essential)
• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Solid experience in a finance and treasury role, ideally within the energy trading and marketing industry
• Experience in Germany or strong knowledge of German tax and financial regulations (highly preferred)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent team player with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Preferred:
• Experience using SAP and CXL systems
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Previous experience within a Big Four accounting firm
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