Finance Analyst – Fluent Mandarin

Richard James Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Analyst fluent in Mandarin to join a trading firm in London. The role involves accounting duties, financial reporting, and analysis. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience and a degree in Accounting and Finance. Proficiency in Excel and experience with SAP are also required. This is an excellent opportunity in a growing business environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent Mandarin language skills are essential.
• 2-3 years’ experience in an accounting role.
• Proven relevant experience of financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely posting of entrepreneur trading journals in SAP.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and monthly I/C balances.
• Manage cash management process activities and treasury end of day processes.

Skills

Fluent Mandarin

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

SAP experience

Education

Degree in Accounting and Finance

Partial or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

Excel

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Finance Analyst – Fluent Mandarin, London

Client: Richard James Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d7abec93a3e5

Job Views: 9

Posted: 01.08.2025

Expiry Date: 15.09.2025

Job Description:

Our client is an established trader of Commodity and Energy products based in Central London. They offer a unique chance to work within a continuously growing and diversifying business, with a strong commercial appetite.

As the new Finance Analyst, you will report to the Financial Reporting and Analysis Manager and take responsibility for a wide range of accounting duties. The successful candidate will have 2+ years relevant experience in accounting, with fluent Mandarin language skills. Related accounting experience within the energy industry or commodity trading sector would be ideal, but not essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Work closely with settlements and financial control teams to ensure accurate and timely posting of entrepreneur trading (ET) journals in SAP and to reconcile MI/MA differences.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ageing analysis for ET business and work closely with refinery sites to reconcile I/C balances at the month-end.
• Manage various activities associated with cash management process such as bank statement uploading, reconciliations, treasury end of day process and similar.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis needed for monthly/quarterly and annual closing. (including local management report, and HQ analysis)
• Support the internal and external audit by responding to queries in a timely manner.
• Perform other analysis, ad hoc projects and duties as needed.
• Provide support to increase efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and controls.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Fluent Mandarin Language skills are essential.
• Degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent.
• Partial or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent preferred.
• Professional background in Finance, Accounts or equivalent; 2 – 3 years’ experience in an accounting role.
• Proven relevant experience of financial reporting and analysis, preferably within energy industry or commodity trading preferred.
• High level of proficiency in Excel.
• Experience of SAP.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, positive, and proactive.