Accounting Expert

JD.COM; Harrow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JD.com, a global technology and supply chain leader, is seeking an experienced finance professional in Harrow, UK to organize and refine the Group's accounting policies, systems, and processes in compliance with laws and standards.

You will supervise policy implementations, collaborate with departments, build dashboards, monitor quality, and drive process improvement as a center project manager, contributing to a trusted, inclusive finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in finance or accounting, CPA is required.
• Experience in financial shared services centers or BPO operations.
• Familiarity with shared services management systems and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent project management, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Organize formulation and improvement of the Group's accounting policies, systems, and processes.
• Supervise implementation of accounting policies to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments to communicate and implement accounting policies.
• Understand processes of various BGs and modules, establish a quality monitoring system.
• Develop accounting operation indicators and data visualizations.
• Promote process standardization and creation of SOPs and policy libraries.
• Serve as a project manager for process improvement and risk management.
• Undertake other tasks assigned by the center head.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in finance/accounting

CPA certification

Job description

Who We Are

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected.

Our Global Reach

JD.com is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross‑border supply chain and world‑class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

What We Offer

Joining JD.com means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people‑first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us.

About The Team

You’ll be joining the JD.com team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Job Description

• Organize the formulation and improvement of the Group's accounting policies, systems, and processes to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Supervise the implementation of accounting policies, promptly analyze and resolve issues that arise during execution to ensure the accuracy and compliance of accounting information.
• Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure effective communication and implementation of accounting policies within the company.
• Understand the accounting processes of various BGs and modules, establish a quality monitoring system, and conduct daily quality monitoring for the accounting shared services center.
• Accumulate accounting operation data, develop accounting operation indicators, and create data visualizations.
• Collaborate with teams within the center to promote process standardization, productization, and the organization of accounting operation tools (e.g., policy libraries, SOPs, process checklists, etc.).
• Serve as a project manager to advance projects related to process improvement, risk management, or user experience enhancement within the center.
• Undertake other tasks assigned by the center head.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, or a related field; CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification is required.
• Experience in financial shared services centers or BPO operations, with an understanding of shared services management systems.
• Familiarity with the operational models of diversified enterprises and possess extensive accounting experience.
• Excellent project management skills, capable of coordinating resources across teams to achieve goals.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit, with the ability to coordinate and resolve issues across departments.
• Strong learning ability, capable of managing multiple tasks effectively, with strong written and verbal summarization skills.
• Integrity, optimism, positivity, and a strong sense of responsibility, with the ability to work under significant pressure.
• Good professional ethics and integrity, with the ability to safeguard company confidentiality and financial information.

At JD.com, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.