Finance Manager

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

In China, Yara has been present for more than 100 years, being a leading brand in many crop segments and helping farmers increase their incomes. With its headquarters in Shanghai, Yara China (YCN) closely works with in-country stakeholders – including policymakers, academia, commercial and smallholder farmers, retailers and channel partners, and NGOs to identify how the company can best support priorities around food security, farmer livelihoods, sustainability and circular economy across the food value chain.

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Finance Manager leads the accounting functions for Yara China, overseeing general ledger, ac-counts payable, accounts receivable, tax compliance, and statutory/IFRS reporting. This role is re-sponsible for ensuring the integrity of financial records, timely period-end close, compliance with IFRS and local GAAP, and the continuous development of the accounting team. The Finance Controller acts as a key finance business partner to senior management and plays a central role in audit management and internal control compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the full accounting function including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, and intercompany accounting.
Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring all deadlines are met with accuracy.
Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement schedules.
Ensure financial reporting compliance with IFRS and applicable local GAAP requirements.
Manage statutory reporting and coordinate with external auditors for annual and interim audits.
Oversee tax compliance activities (corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax) in collaboration with the Tax Accountant.
Develop, implement, and monitor internal accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
Acting as FP&A leader to provide accurate actuals for management reporting and variance analysis.
Manage, coach, and develop the accounting team, setting clear performance objectives and fostering a high-performance culture.
Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, systems, and automation initiatives.
Liaise with treasury on cash flow, bank reconciliations, and hedging accounting (IFRS 9).
Support ERP and finance system enhancements, including SUN configuration and chart of accounts management.
Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions (M&A, restructuring, new contracts).

Profile

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP, and statutory reporting requirements.
Proven experience managing audit processes with Big 4 or major accounting firms.
Proficiency in HFM(Hyperion) and advanced MS Excel; experience with BI/reporting tools (e.g power BI) is an advantage.
CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification required.
English Proficiency
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop finance teams in a multi-entity or regional environment.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Additional Information

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