Tate & Lyle's purpose, Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food, inspires everything we do. Whether it's by making food and drink healthier and tastier; continuously improving how we work; promoting a safe working environment; or making a difference in our local communities, we believe we can successfully grow our business and have a positive impact on society.
Responsibilities
Record-to-Report Operations
Perform month-end closing activities for assigned entities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations with proper supporting documentation
Ensure financial data accuracy, completeness, and timely submission
Support statutory, management, and internal reporting requirements
Coordinate closely with AP, AR, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and other finance functions during closing cycle
Support external and internal audit activities and ensure compliance with internal control requirements
Multi-Entity & ERP Support
Support accounting operations for multiple legal entities across APAC region
Work within different ERP environments including SAP and Kingdee
Ensure accounting treatments are aligned with group accounting policies and reporting standards
Assist in resolving system and process-related issues during daily operations and closing activities
Integration, Transition & Continuous Improvement
Participate in finance integration, migration, and transition projects
Support standardization and optimization of R2R processes across entities
Assist in establishing SOPs, workflows, and process documentation
Collaborate with regional/global stakeholders on process alignment and operational improvements
Identify process gaps, control risks, and improvement opportunities proactively
Support transformation initiatives within GBS organization
Communicate effectively with local finance teams, business stakeholders, and global shared service teams
Coordinate with cross-functional departments to resolve operational and accounting issues
Participate in workshops, project discussions, and process review meetings
Provide professional and timely support to internal stakeholders in a fast-changing environment
Location
This role is assigned to operate in Shanghai, Xuhui District
What You'll have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; may be working towards a professional qualification.
Minimum 4-8 years of experience in accounting/R2R/GL experience in multinational companies or SSC/GBS
Able to converse (speak, read, write) in both English & Mandarin, a 3rd language (Japanese) is a big plus.
Strong communication skills are required, as this role liaises with both the regional and global GSS teams and the local finance team.
Solid understanding of accounting principles and month-end closing processes
Experience handling full-set accounting is preferred
Experience in shared service center (SSC/GBS) environment is highly preferred
Exposure to finance integration, migration, ERP implementation, or transition projects is a strong advantage
Familiar with SAP; experience with Kingdee is a plus
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Able to work independently with strong ownership mindset
Comfortable working in a dynamic and changing business environment
What We Can Offer
Base salary with 13th-month bonus + Performance Bonus
Comprehensive medical coverage
Exposure to working for a multi-national organization
Opportunity to participate in regional finance transformation and integration projects
Career development opportunities within a growing GBS organization
Dynamic and collaborative team culture
Opportunity to develop both operational and project management capabilities
Exposure to multi-entity and multi-ERP finance operations
LinkedIn Learning
Membership in Employee Resource Groups (Professional Women's Network, LGBTQ+, Black Employee Network, Veterans', Mental Health)
Mental health and well-being support via Mental Health First Aiders & Employee Assistance Program
Local volunteering opportunities (where applicable)
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Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
Benefits
Health insurancePerformance bonus
Additional Information
We are looking for a proactive and adaptable R2R Accountant to join our growing GBS Finance team in Shanghai.
About You
We're recruiting R2R Accountant reporting to the R2R Team Lead, based in Shanghai.
You are responsible for Record-to-Report operational activities, and also for supporting finance integration, process transition, system collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple entities within APAC region.
The ideal candidate should possess solid accounting knowledge, hands-on operational capability, and strong communication skills to work effectively with local finance teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and global shared service teams in a dynamic and evolving business environment.
Tateandlyle · Shanghai, China