Coface

Global trade credit risk management provider

Accounting Specialist

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeTaipei City, TaiwanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
Three to five years of experience in accounting or finance roles is required.
Native-level Mandarin proficiency and conversational English proficiency are required.
Proficiency in accounting software such as SAP Concur or SAGE and in Microsoft Excel is required.
Familiarity with e-procurement systems and processes is a plus.
Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end accounts payable and receivable cycles, ensuring timely processing, accuracy, and compliance with internal controls.
Perform bank, intercompany, and tax reconciliations between portal data and accounting books.
Support post-implementation IFRS 17 activities and reporting requirements, ensuring accurate financial data alignment with actuarial inputs and compliance with regulatory standards.
Assist with local tax compliance, including VAT and withholding tax, and liaise with external auditors and tax authorities as needed.
Manage and support the e-procurement process, including vendor onboarding, purchase order creation, invoice matching, and compliance with company procurement policies.
Prepare and maintain documentation for regulatory filings and remittances, ensuring adherence to Taiwan's financial and tax regulations.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including ledger reviews, accrual postings, and preparation of financial statements.
Collaborate with regional and global finance teams to ensure consistency in accounting practices and timely submission of required reports.
Maintain accurate records and assist with internal and external audits.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with e-procurement systems and processes.

Job Description

MISSION :
Assist in all Finance and Accounting related activities of Taiwan

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Efficiently manage end-to-end accounts payable and receivable cycles, ensuring timely processing, accuracy, and compliance with internal controls.
Perform various reconciliations, including bank, intercompany, and tax reconciliations between portal data and accounting books.
Support post life of IFRS 17 implementation and reporting requirements, ensuring accurate financial data alignment with actuarial inputs and compliance with regulatory standards.
Assist in local tax compliance (VAT, withholding tax) and liaise with external auditors and tax authorities as needed.
Act as a local resource to manage and support the E-procurement process, including vendor onboarding, purchase order creation, invoice matching, and ensuring compliance with company procurement policies.
Prepare and maintain documentation for regulatory filings and remittances, ensuring adherence to Taiwan’s financial and tax regulations.
Provide support during month-end and year-end closing activities, including ledger reviews, accrual postings, and preparation of financial statements.
Collaborate with regional and global finance teams to ensure consistency in accounting practices and timely submission of required reports.
Maintain accurate records and assist in internal and external audits.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Language Proficiency: Native-level Mandarin and conversant in English
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAPconcur, SAGE) and MS Excel.
Familiarity with E-procurement systems and processes is a plus
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Great place to work: central and modern office
Opportunities to learn: budget every year for training, languages platform, e-learning platform, dedicated development program…
Career opportunities: opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field
Health & Wellness Program: supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of employees.

About the Company

Coface

Global trade credit risk management provider

Coface helps businesses manage credit risk and enable trade. It provides a global suite of risk-management services, including Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, and Factoring. Its products work by protecting sellers from non-payment, assessing buyer risk with information services, collecting overdue debts, insuring individual risks, guaranteeing obligations, and financing receivables. The company differentiates itself through its 75-year track record, global reach across about 200 markets, a full end-to-end set of trade risk solutions, and the use of technology to support trade in both domestic and export markets. Coface’s goal is to help companies navigate uncertainty and grow by enabling safe, efficient trading.”}Seconds

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Bois-Colombes, France
Founded: 1946

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