Mandarin speaking Finance and Treasury Executive

People First Team China 中国团队; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

People First Team China 中国团队 is looking for a Mandarin speaking Finance and Treasury Executive to support financial processes and manage treasury activities. This is a permanent role with hybrid working options, requiring fluency in Mandarin and English, alongside a solid background in finance.

The selected candidate will be involved in finance operations including reporting and compliance, as well as managing treasury tasks like cash flow monitoring and bank interactions.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in finance and treasury management.
• Experience in Germany or strong knowledge of German tax regulations.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end closing process and financial reporting.
• Manage daily treasury activities and cash flow reporting.
• Prepare VAT returns and coordinate with tax advisors.

Skills

Fluent Mandarin and English

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience in energy trading and marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Your New Job Title: Mandarin speaking Finance and Treasury Executive

The Skills You'll Need:

Fluent Mandarin and English, solid finance and treasury experience, ideally within energy trading and marketing. German tax and finance knowledge highly preferred. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast‑paced international environment.

Your New Salary:

Up to £50,000 depending on experience, plus bonus

Job Status:

Permanent, hybrid working with 4 days in the office

Finance and Treasury Executive – What You’ll be Doing:

Finance:

• Support the month‑end closing process and monthly reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Maintain monthly and annual financial reporting processes, including management reports, financial analysis, and ad‑hoc reporting
• Maintain accurate accounting records and assist with IFRS reporting packages and UK & Germany statutory financial statements
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and applicable accounting and reporting standards
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and support the annual audit process
• Assist with annual budget preparation, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance monitoring
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for management and key stakeholders
• Prepare supporting documentation for VAT returns and corporate tax filings
• Coordinate with external tax advisors regarding tax matters and inquiries
• Support additional finance‑related projects and responsibilities as required

Treasury:

• Manage daily treasury activities including bank account administration, online payments, reconciliations, and cash flow reporting
• Monitor daily cash movements, ensuring timely collections from customers and payments to suppliers
• Perform monthly cash flow analysis and support month‑end treasury reporting
• Ensure compliance with company policies regarding holding and management of multiple currencies including USD, EUR, and GBP
• Coordinate with trading and operations teams to issue SBLCs and LCs, prepare loan documentation, and negotiate terms with banks and counterparties
• Support banking facility negotiations and internal PCG application processes

Finance and Treasury Executive – The Skills You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Fluent Mandarin and English, both spoken and written (essential)
• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Solid experience in a finance and treasury role, ideally within the energy trading and marketing industry
• Experience in Germany or strong knowledge of German tax and financial regulations (highly preferred)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent team player with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

Preferred:

• Experience using SAP and CXL systems
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Previous experience within a Big Four accounting firm

People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.