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[Hsinchu] Chief Accountant | Consumer Goods Manufacturing

Hsinchu Permanent NTD1,300,000 - NTD1,500,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Lead the full accounting function for a multinational manufacturing site, overseeing financial reporting, treasury, taxation, inventory costing, and month-end closing while managing a small team. Partner closely with Group Finance and cross-functional leaders to strengthen financial controls, improve cost efficiency, and ensure compliance with IFRS and corporate standards.
  • Lead end-to-end accounting and costing for a global manufacturing business
  • Manage a finance team with direct exposure to regional and Group Finance

About Our Client

  • Our client is a well-established global FMCG group with an extensive international footprint and sophisticated manufacturing operations. With strong corporate governance and global financial standards, the company offers a structured multinational environment with close collaboration across local operations and regional finance teams.

Job Description

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a multinational manufacturing business, covering GL, AP/AR, treasury, taxation, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.
  • Lead and develop a small accounting team, ensuring accurate financial records, timely deliverables, and continuous process improvement.
  • Manage monthly and annual financial closing, including accruals, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and management reporting.
  • Oversee manufacturing costing and inventory valuation, including standard costing, cost allocation, variance analysis, and COGS reconciliation.
  • Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to analyze production costs, material consumption, labor expenses, and manufacturing overhead.
  • Support annual budgeting and forecasting through product cost simulations, cost assumptions, and operational financial analysis.
  • Manage cash flow planning, payment operations, banking activities, and working capital monitoring in collaboration with regional Finance teams.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, local tax regulations, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies.
  • Coordinate statutory audits, tax filings, and external advisory matters while maintaining effective relationships with relevant stakeholders.
  • Act as a key Finance contact for ERP-related accounting processes, driving system improvements, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with regional Finance, Treasury, Tax, and cross-functional business leaders to support financial governance and business performance.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • 7+ years of accounting and finance experience, preferably within a multinational manufacturing environment.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge across GL, AP/AR, financial reporting, taxation, treasury, and month-end closing.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing costing, inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis.
  • Familiar with IFRS, local accounting regulations, and internal control requirements.
  • Proven experience leading or supervising a small accounting team, with a hands-on and collaborative leadership style.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate financial data into practical operational insights.
  • Proficient in ERP systems; SAP or QAD experience would be an advantage.
  • Good command of English for communication with regional and Group Finance stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented, adaptable, and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.

What's on Offer

  • Join a well-established global FMCG group with an extensive international presence and sophisticated manufacturing operations.
  • Take ownership of the accounting function at a key manufacturing site, with broad exposure to financial reporting, manufacturing costing, treasury, and taxation.
  • Gain international exposure through close collaboration with Group Finance, Treasury, Tax, and regional stakeholders.
  • Develop your leadership capabilities by managing a local accounting team while driving financial governance and process improvements.
  • Build a long-term career within a multinational organization that values professional development, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Contact
Kirsten Wang
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7106427
Phone number
+886 968 051 321

Job summary

Job function
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
Financial Accounting
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Hsinchu
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kirsten Wang
Consultant phone
+886 968 051 321
Job Reference
JN-092026-7106427
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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