Mandarin speaking Finance and Treasury Executive

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. 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
• 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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