Accountant (Fixed Term - 12 months)

The key responsibilities of the Accountant includes credit control for Hong Kong customers, AR collection management for China, Hong Kong and India customers, check and propose credit release for blocked sales orders, analyze revenue reports and prepare journal entries pertaining to revenue recognition in accordance with SOX control requirements, financial close for banks and revenue related accounts.

 

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Prepare and maintain accurate records of daily bank receipts for deposit and payments from customers of Hong Kong, China and India, work with customer services teams for credit block release.
• Follow up overdue accounts of Hong Kong customers as needed, constantly update sales teams for overdue status.
• Maintain credit limit records in SFDC system. Compile reports for annual credit review by customers.
• Perform preliminary trade compliance review on L/C and handle L/C negotiation, follow up with various parties for documents preparation. Handle bank guarantee application and expiry renewal/close.
• Handle customer master changes as Finance Custodian and work with sales team for credit limit applications and documents submitted on new account set up.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly revenue reports and prepare journal entries for revenue cut off related SOX control requirements. Work with logistics and customer service teams for information to determine journal entries adjustment.
• Communicate and prepare journal entries on deferred revenue items with China and India finance teams.
• Prepare month/quarter end journals for distributor commission, Hong Kong AR provision, sales return provision and related balance sheet account reconciliations.

 

What You Bring:

 

• Degree or diploma in accounting, finance, business, or related field
• At least 5 years relevant experience in MNC A/R areas
• Experience in working with overseas business partners
• Hands-on SAP or other ERP system is a pre-requisite
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail, numbers and dates
• Ability to prioritize workload and adhere to constant and challenging deadlines
• Positive, proactive approach to accomplish team goals and objectives
• Good communication skills with business partners of internal, external, locals and overseas

 

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

 

Benefits: Bio-Rad's biggest asset is our people, and this is the reason why our Total Rewards deliver programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. We’re proud to offer comprehensive medical plans and insurance, wellness programs, extensive learning and development opportunities and more.

 

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with disabilities, and people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and orientations are encouraged to apply.

 

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes

 

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Legal Entity: (HKG_3015)Hong Kong Branch of Bio-Rad Pacific Limited