Position Summary
• Drive for business process, procedure and policies in the company

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation and operation of Key Business Control (owned by the Business, not Finance)
o Deal Memo Process (BDMP, IMD, GMG, Events)
o Assessment of Fair Value of Deals between business lines
o Events Deal Memos
• Oversee control over Contract Management
o Benefit Delivery Support (e.g. media, event sponsorship)
o Renewal Dates
o Termination Dates
• Authority Matrix Maintenance
• Project Implementation Roll-outs (e.g. T&E module, FICE accounting setup, NewCo )
• Controls and management of related entity activities
o NewCo
o FICE

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Experience in business design and implementation
• Detailed-oriented, well-organized and able to work independently
• Excellent communication skills and able to mix with different departments
• Fluent in Mandarin and English
• Able to travel as and when needed
• Strong computer knowledge and high proficiency in Excel

Experience Needed:
• Requirements: 5-8 years professional experience, multi-national company in China, managers experience.

Educational Background Required:
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics. Professional Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA etc.) with 3-5 years Post Qualified.
 

NBA China Job Description
Finance & Administration Department
Job Title: Manager, Accounts Payable
Job Location: Beijing, China
Reports to: Director of Finance & Controller
Date: 9 October 2009
 

Position Summary
This position is responsible for managing the overall Accounts Payable activities of
NBA China. The role also provides ongoing support to the Director of Finance &
Controller on related management and statutory reporting, treasury, internal
control, tax and asset management issues.
Major Responsibilities (*)
• Supervise a financial accounts payable team and responsible for the overall
management and controls around the company’s Accounts Payable function
to comply with internal controls and policies, US GAAP as well as the
statutory requirement.
• Reporting to Director of Financial Control and assist in the execution of
financial controls. Ensure compliance of financial policies and that adequate
process controls are in place.
• Act as key point of contact for external auditors and various government
departments on statutory related filing matters. Ensure full compliance with
local regulations.
• Review month end closing result and make sure of its accuracy.
• Assist the Director of Finance & Controller in updating the company financial
policies.
• Enforce cost saving initiatives and assist in achieving projected profit margins.
 

Required Skills/Knowledge
• Fully conversant with China GAAP
• Experience in computerized accounting system environment
• Detailed-oriented, sensitive to numbers and be able to read behind the
numbers
• Organized and able to work in pressurized environment to meet strict
deadlines
• Fluent in Mandarin. Fair spoken and written English
Experience Needed
• Minimum 8 year experience in finance and accounting, specifically in
Accounts Payable related functions.
• Experience in service industry, preferred: sports, advertising, media and
events
• A minimum of 4 years experience working in Big International Audit firm
• Experience closing full set of books at multinational or local China listed
company.

Educational Background Required
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related business field
• Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA etc.)
(*) List of Major Responsibilities of the role is meant to be illustrative of key functions and responsibilities under described position.
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities of the role. This is subject to change at any time at the discretion of senior finance management.
 

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will have unquestionable integrity and honesty. The candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and be team oriented. The candidate will have a combination public / private accounting background with a past history of managing and performing the daily accounting processes and completing the month end closing of the ledger in a timely and accurate fashion.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day management of Billing, AR and Collection.
• Perform monthly detailed review of financial statements, prepare and / or review account analysis and / or reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly results presentation for Senior Management.
• Review and coordinate with Accounts Manager / Director on AR, Collection or Client Credit Review.
• Take active role in the company’s external audits. Ensure the Company provides timely and accurate information to its auditors throughout the entire process.
• Ad hoc projects

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Professional and technical accounting knowledge
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft preferred
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills

Experience Needed:

• A minimum of five to eight years of accounting experience, preferably a public and private mix.
• Experience in AR, Billing & Collection in service centre environment preferred.

Educational Background Required:

• BS, MS, MBA or equivalent – Accounting / Finance
• CPA certification

Reports To: President/COO

Description
The Director, Finance is responsible for managing the team financial information and monthly reporting processes. Also responsible for providing analytical support related to overall team operations and ensure compliance with all League (e.g., CBA and WNBA Operations Manual) financial requirements.

Responsibilities
• Review and maintain the team financial records and accounts for all departments’ projects to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policy & procedure
• Document and manage accounting and internal control systems, processes, procedures and policies
• Conduct monthly financial close process, including, but not limited to:
       o Preparing and recording journal entries
       o Ensure close accuracy
       o Preparing monthly variance analysis and relevant supporting schedules
       o Reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Provide monthly reporting results to departments and project heads and participate in month-end discussions with President
• Serve as point person for year-end financial audit process (e.g., provide requested schedules)
• Maintain ad-hoc calculations, schedules, and correspondence as necessary
• Analyze key indicator measures
• Maintain historical financials & analysis for key financial indicators, trends and benchmarks
• Develop materials used in the team budgeting process (financial/operational templates)
• Provide support for League presentations & ad hoc analysis
• Prepare projection models for key financial indicators to help teams identify opportunities to improve financial performance
• Manage attendance and gate receipt & advance season ticket sales reporting processes
• Work closely with team departments to ensure compliance with all financial and player related aspects of the WNBA Operations Manual & the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Examples include: conducting player benefits roll-out; providing year round/end schedules (e.g., 401(k) contributions, play-off gate share calculation, pay housing stipend limits, bonus payments)
• Analyze operating practices such as record keeping systems, forms control, office layout, personnel requirements, creating new systems or revising established procedures
• Other related duties as required

Education and/or Experience
• Minimum four years in financial accounting practices/general ledger experience
• Experience using team accounting software preferred
• Proficient in Excel, MS Word, and Power Point
• Proven managerial skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to multi-task in a fast-pace environment
• Ability to prepare financial presentations
• Experience working independently with minimal oversight
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred