General Ledger Specialist - Mandarin Language Expert

GL Expert - Mandarin Language Expert

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• Provides support & guidance to the Senior Associates, Associates and is responsible for the tasks under his/her area of competence (Team Primary Contact Person for respective area of expertise, i.e. WPA, Account Monitoring, BayJed) and Master Data Coordinator
• Company Responsible under General Ledger for bigger and more complex entities. Records, verifies, and executes transactions with a certain level of complexity according to process documentation.
• General Ledger: WPA Non-Complex Entries (GFO and Business Initiated), Account monitoring & clearing (All GFO GL assigned), BayJED Check, Master Data Extension and changes of settings
• Closing: Perform WPA entry to resolve issues related to closing as coordinated by other GFO teams (e.g. Reporting or VFL, PAIV & Closing)
• Support Senior Associates and Associates in process issues related to activities assigned
• Analyzing KPIs to be shared with RFH, follow-up GBS internal if needed
• Ensures process changes are documented timely and accurately: Coordinates with the different stakeholders in the preparation, update and review of specific documentation for the processes affected (i.e. perform and review ICS controls, review MyDoc Supporting Documents)
• Prepares and conducts process specific trainings (e.g. FATE ACADEMY Trainings), together with the GFO Advisory Team and the respective Capability Expert
• Complies with Bayer policies and procedures and supports company initiatives
• Proactively takes on ownership and accountability, evaluating additional ad hoc support required and going the extra mile beyond defined tasks
• Provides audit support
• Performs other tasks as required by the role
  
  

Who You Are

Education

• University degree with major in Accounting, preferably CPA
  
  

Professional Experience

• More than 2.5 years of professional experience in Accounting and/or Audit
• Advance knowledge of Finance systems and procedures both at a corporate level and a country/international level
• Thorough knowledge of global accounting and reporting requirements, accounting processes and internal controls as well as local and global accounting policies (IFRS, local GAAP)
• Good understanding of group businesses as well as businesses specific and internal reporting related accounting practices
• Ability to work successfully with people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal, communication and conflict management skills
• Ability to lead teleconferences in an international context
• Ability to collaborate and work under pressure with high flexibility in changing and complex environments
• Ownership mindset, addressing challenges proactively and with end-to-end focus, and ensuring close connection to relevant stakeholders
  
  

Language Skills

• Must be fluent in written and verbal communication in Mandarin Chinese Language and strong level of English.
  
  

Projects

• Experience in executing Operational Excellence initiatives and change management
  
  

Digital Skills / Application

• Expertise with enterprise-wide business systems thorough knowledge of ERP (SAP FI, CO, S4HANA) and BI systems and proficiency of Microsoft Office applications would be beneficial
  
  

Soft Skills

• Co-creation/Collaboration: Co-creates solutions and shares expertise within and across teams.
• Communication: Communicates complex ideas clearly across teams.
• Adaptability: Embraces change, helps others adapt, learns from new experiences.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of team outcomes, mentors others in accountability.
• Empathy: Actively seeks input from diverse colleagues, promotes inclusion.
• Critical thinking: Analyzes and challenges existing processes, suggests impactful changes
  
  

Local regulations and legal requirements vary per country of hire and will be discussed with considered candidates individually based on their potential of hire.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL CANADIAN CANDIDATES: This position requires full vaccination against COVID-19.

IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL GERMAN CANDIDATES: Applications from employees in Germany who may be affected by personnel reduction will treated favorably from other candidates in Germany.

IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL US CANDIDATES: Bayer expects its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Bayer active employees are also expected to disclose their vaccination status and if fully vaccinated, provide proof of vaccination status to Occupational Medicine. Bayer defines fully vaccinated in alignment with CDC which is two weeks after completing the two-dose vaccine regimen or two weeks after completing the one-dose regimen. Additionally, Bayer employees are also required to comply with state, local and customer requirements.

Division: Enabling Functions Reference Code 871391

Functional Area: Accounting Location: Philippines : National Capital : Taguig

Employment Type: Regular Position Grade: E11

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