Company Accounting Manager

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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

Role Overview

Reports to: Senior Finance Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Company Accounting Manager to oversee our financial reporting, statutory compliance, and corporate governance activities. This pivotal role serves as the primary liaison with government authorities, external auditors, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be an expert in both international GAAP and PRC GAAP, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all statutory financial statements and managing the company's fiduciary responsibilities. You will be responsible for safeguarding the company's legal and financial standing through rigorous control and compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting, Compliance & Audit Management

Statutory & Management Reporting:

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory financial statements under PRC GAAP
• Manage the bridging process between management reports (US GAAP) and statutory reports (PRC GAAP)

External Audit Coordination:

• Act as the primary point of contact for the annual external audit
• Manage the end-to-end audit process, ensuring timely provision of information and successful completion of reviews

Internal Audit & Control:

• Coordinate with internal audit teams, implementing recommendations and ensuring robust internal controls
• Fulfill responsibilities for the Audit, Risk & Integrity Committee (ARIC), including preparing quarterly assurance letters and managing the Legal Action Template (LAT) process

Trade Union Finance:

• Oversee the preparation, audit, and approval of all trade union financial statements in compliance with local regulations

Corporate Governance & Secretarial Support

Board & Shareholder Reporting:

• Prepare and distribute accurate board papers and supporting materials for Board meetings
• Disclose governance practices and fiduciary performance to shareholders as required

Entity Management:

• Manage the legal and operational aspects of Branch Offices, ensuring compliance with local regulations

Document Safekeeping:

• Maintain and manage critical company documents, including business licenses, and handle all bank account documentation and signatory updates

Regulatory Liaison & Authority Communication

Government & Regulatory Interface:

• Serve as the key representative in all communications with local authorities, including the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), statistics bureaus, and other government bodies

Reporting Obligations:

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all statistical reports and regulatory filings required by government agencies

Internal Control & System Security

Access Control:

• Conduct quarterly access reviews for key financial systems (e.g., SAP, i Process) to ensure appropriate user authorizations and segregation of duties (SOD)

Policy Compliance:

• Coordinate and monitor Segregation of Duties (SOD) checks to prevent conflicts and maintain a strong control environment

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CICPA) is plus

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 5 years in a management role within a multinational company or a complex regulatory environment
• Proven expertise in PRC GAAP and US GAAP/IFRS, with hands-on experience in statutory reporting and audit coordination
• Demonstrable experience directly liaising with government authorities (SAFE, statistics bureaus, etc.) and managing external audits
• Solid background in internal controls, corporate governance, and company secretarial practices

Skills

Technical Expertise:

• Deep understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and internal control frameworks

Communication & Liaison:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both Mandarin and English, with the ability to interact confidently with senior management, auditors, and government officials

Analytical & Detail-Oriented:

• Strong analytical skills with an unwavering attention to detail and accuracy

Leadership:

• Proven ability to manage complex processes, lead cross-functional initiatives, and work effectively under pressure

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

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