Accountant - China & SEA Finance

About the role

Nova, a global provider of metrology solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, is looking for an accountant to strengthen its accounting capability within the China & SEA Finance team. The team is small but plays a critical role in the organization, and the accountant reports to the China & SEA Finance Controller.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of the Revenue-to-Collection (R2C) process in line with accounting policies, procedures and reporting timelines.
• Review employee expense claims for compliance with company policies, local tax regulations and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate and manage vendor payment runs with external bookkeeping service providers.
• Prepare and record monthly payroll journal entries for SEA, and perform and reconcile intercompany balances and transactions with overseas affiliates.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing in the ERP system, including general ledger review and account reconciliations for SEA entities, and prepare reporting packages on time with external bookkeepers.
• Prepare and maintain monthly cash flow forecasts for the SEA region.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements across SEA entities.
• Monitor budget controls, support monthly budget-versus-actual reviews and analysis, and maintain internal controls including SOX controls and documentation.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders during statutory, group and regulatory audits, and perform ad hoc accounting, finance and administrative tasks.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting or relevant education with relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of related accounting experience.
• Well organized, able to work independently with guidance, responsible and accountable.
• Strong written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin).