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R&D controller
<p><strong>Company introduction:</strong></p><ul><li>Our client is a well-known manufacturing company.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Cost Accounting, Inventory Governance &amp; Internal Controls (40%)</p><ul><li>Cost Accounting &amp; Variance Analysis: Establish and optimize standard cost models, Bill of Materials (BOM) valuation, absorption accounting, and variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) for global manufacturing hubs (China &amp; Mexico).</li><li>Inventory Allowance &amp; Obso Reserve: Drive inventory valuation integrity under IFRS/HKGAAP, including Inventory Allowance (Obso/ECL) models, valuation of work-in-progress (WIP), finished goods, and scrap management.</li><li>Capitalized R&amp;D &amp; Fixed Assets: Oversee R&amp;D expenditure tracking, ensuring appropriate capitalization vs. expense treatment under IFRS 38. Own the fixed assets (PPE) life cycle, depreciation schedules, and impairment testing across operational entities.</li><li>P2P &amp; Inventory Internal Control (COSO): Partner with Internal Audit to design and enforce strict Procurement-to-Pay (P2P) controls, Segregation of Duties (SoD), and physical inventory stock-count procedures.</li></ul><p>Technical Accounting, Statutory Reporting &amp; Consolidation (35%)</p><ul><li>Multi-Entity Consolidation &amp; Mapping: Drive monthly/quarterly financial close and consolidation for manufacturing and R&amp;D entities; map local GAAP (e.g., Yonyou ERP) into Group IFRS / HKGAAP reporting packages.</li><li>Intercompany (IC) &amp; Transfer Pricing (TP): Manage complex intercompany transactions, profit in inventory (PII) eliminations, cross-border tolling/manufacturing TP models, and customs valuation reconciliations.</li><li>IPO Readiness &amp; Technical Memos: Draft technical accounting Memos (IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IAS 2) and prepare Big 4 audit PBC packages for global manufacturing and R&amp;D scope to support HKEX listing / SEC filings.</li><li>Audit Defense: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Big 4 external auditors (KPMG) for inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), R&amp;D, and plant-level audit streams.</li></ul><p>Business Partnering &amp; Operational Performance (25%)</p><ul><li>Budgeting &amp; CAPEX Governance: Lead manufacturing and R&amp;D budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX ROI evaluation models.</li><li>System Optimization: Act as finance lead for SAP ERP manufacturing and inventory module implementations.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Education &amp; Certifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Auditing, or Finance from a top-tier university.</li><li>Professional Qualification: CPA, ACCA, CICPA, or equivalent professional accounting designation is mandatory.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Professional Background:</strong></p><ul><li>Big 4 Background: Minimum 3-5 years of Big 4 auditing experience (Senior Associate / Manager level) with strong technical accounting and audit methodology fundamentals.</li><li>Industry Experience: 5+ years of hands-on corporate finance/cost controlling experience in multinational manufacturing, industrial tech, medical device, or hardware/equipment industries.</li><li>Consolidation Expertise: Proven track record in multi-entity, multi-currency financial consolidation and intercompany eliminations (PII, transfer pricing adjustments).</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Technical Knowledge &amp; Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Accounting Standards: In-depth knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and Local GAAPs, specifically IAS 2 (Inventory), IAS 16 (PPE), IAS 38 (Intangibles/R&amp;D), and IFRS 15.</li><li>ERP Proficiency: Advanced expertise in tier-1 ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Yonyou/Kingdee) cost accounting modules.</li><li>Language Skills: Native/Fluent Mandarin and fluent business English (written and spoken) for C-Suite reporting and external audit communication.</li></ul><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. 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  • Shaoxing Shi, Zhejiang
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 55000 CNY / Monthly
  • <p><strong>Company introduction:</strong></p><ul><li>Our client is a well-known manufacturing company.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Cost Accounting, Inventory Governance &amp; Internal Controls (40%)</p><ul><li>Cost Accounting &amp; Variance Analysis: Establish and optimize standard cost models, Bill of Materials (BOM) valuation, absorption accounting, and variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) for global manufacturing hubs (China &amp; Mexico).</li><li>Inventory Allowance &amp; Obso Reserve: Drive inventory valuation integrity under IFRS/HKGAAP, including Inventory Allowance (Obso/ECL) models, valuation of work-in-progress (WIP), finished goods, and scrap management.</li><li>Capitalized R&amp;D &amp; Fixed Assets: Oversee R&amp;D expenditure tracking, ensuring appropriate capitalization vs. expense treatment under IFRS 38. Own the fixed assets (PPE) life cycle, depreciation schedules, and impairment testing across operational entities.</li><li>P2P &amp; Inventory Internal Control (COSO): Partner with Internal Audit to design and enforce strict Procurement-to-Pay (P2P) controls, Segregation of Duties (SoD), and physical inventory stock-count procedures.</li></ul><p>Technical Accounting, Statutory Reporting &amp; Consolidation (35%)</p><ul><li>Multi-Entity Consolidation &amp; Mapping: Drive monthly/quarterly financial close and consolidation for manufacturing and R&amp;D entities; map local GAAP (e.g., Yonyou ERP) into Group IFRS / HKGAAP reporting packages.</li><li>Intercompany (IC) &amp; Transfer Pricing (TP): Manage complex intercompany transactions, profit in inventory (PII) eliminations, cross-border tolling/manufacturing TP models, and customs valuation reconciliations.</li><li>IPO Readiness &amp; Technical Memos: Draft technical accounting Memos (IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IAS 2) and prepare Big 4 audit PBC packages for global manufacturing and R&amp;D scope to support HKEX listing / SEC filings.</li><li>Audit Defense: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Big 4 external auditors (KPMG) for inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), R&amp;D, and plant-level audit streams.</li></ul><p>Business Partnering &amp; Operational Performance (25%)</p><ul><li>Budgeting &amp; CAPEX Governance: Lead manufacturing and R&amp;D budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX ROI evaluation models.</li><li>System Optimization: Act as finance lead for SAP ERP manufacturing and inventory module implementations.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Education &amp; Certifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Auditing, or Finance from a top-tier university.</li><li>Professional Qualification: CPA, ACCA, CICPA, or equivalent professional accounting designation is mandatory.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Professional Background:</strong></p><ul><li>Big 4 Background: Minimum 3-5 years of Big 4 auditing experience (Senior Associate / Manager level) with strong technical accounting and audit methodology fundamentals.</li><li>Industry Experience: 5+ years of hands-on corporate finance/cost controlling experience in multinational manufacturing, industrial tech, medical device, or hardware/equipment industries.</li><li>Consolidation Expertise: Proven track record in multi-entity, multi-currency financial consolidation and intercompany eliminations (PII, transfer pricing adjustments).</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Technical Knowledge &amp; Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Accounting Standards: In-depth knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and Local GAAPs, specifically IAS 2 (Inventory), IAS 16 (PPE), IAS 38 (Intangibles/R&amp;D), and IFRS 15.</li><li>ERP Proficiency: Advanced expertise in tier-1 ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Yonyou/Kingdee) cost accounting modules.</li><li>Language Skills: Native/Fluent Mandarin and fluent business English (written and spoken) for C-Suite reporting and external audit communication.</li></ul><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice https://www.roberthalf.cn/en/privacy-statement. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p><em>点击"申请",即表示您明确同意 Robert Half 可以使用您的个人信息来处理您的工作申请,并不时与您联系以获得未来的就业机会。 如需进一步了解 Robert Half 如何处理您的个人信息以及如何访问和更正您的信息,请阅读 Robert Half 隐私声明<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.cn/en/privacy-statement&amp;data=05|01|[email protected]|45960615caf741a897da08db12e2448b|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|638124535281002861|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&amp;sdata=txey6FkFkoVyheBOucHzeYO1yTcFywlr7N4oX7M8axY=&amp;reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.cn/en/privacy-statement</a> 。请不要在您的简历中向我们提交任何敏感的个人数据(例如身份证号码、种族、性别、宗教、婚姻状况或工会会员身份),因为我们此时不收集您的敏感个人数据。</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eW95by56aG91LjkyODM4LjEwOTIxQHJoaWNuLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-11T09:54:27Z

R&D controller Job in Shaoxing Shi, Zhejiang | Robert Half