Job Description
Job Title:  Financial Accountant - Temporary
Job Location:  Shanghai
Job Function:  Finance
Education level:  Bachelor's Degree
Required Travel:  0.00%

Financial Accountant – Temporary Maternity Cover

Join TESCAN’s Finance team in Shanghai and take responsibility for full-cycle accounting activities during a fixed-term maternity cover period. You will support accurate financial records, timely closing and reporting, and compliance with local statutory and tax requirements. This temporary position will be employed through a third-party staffing agency.

What You’ll Do

• Manage daily general ledger accounting and bookkeeping activities.

• Review, prepare, and record journal entries, ensuring that all business transactions are recorded accurately and completely.

• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, deferrals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with TESCAN Group accounting policies and local statutory requirements.

• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings, including value-added tax, corporate income tax, and other applicable taxes.

• Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory reports accurately and on time.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, accuracy, and efficiency.

• Complete other finance-related assignments requested by the Finance Controller.

What You’ll Bring

• At least five years of experience in general ledger or financial accounting.

• Solid experience in full-cycle accounting, month-end and year-end closing, financial reporting, and tax filing.

• Good knowledge of applicable accounting standards and Chinese tax regulations.

• Previous experience working in a multinational or foreign-invested company would be an advantage.

• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.

• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• The ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet reporting deadlines.

• A proactive, self-driven approach and willingness to contribute to process improvement.

• Availability to join within a relatively short timeframe would be an advantage.

What TESCAN Can Offer You

Work with purpose – provide the reliable financial support that enables the continued operation and growth of our business.

International collaboration – work with colleagues across China and TESCAN’s global organization.

Meaningful ownership – take responsibility for key accounting activities and make an immediate contribution to the Finance team.

Professional exposure – gain experience in the finance operations of an international scientific technology company.

Employment arrangements – this is a fixed-term maternity cover position employed through a third-party staffing agency. Compensation, benefits, and leave entitlements will be provided in accordance with the agency employment contract and applicable local regulations.

Location: Shanghai, China
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Finance Controller
Employment type:  Temporary contract through a third-party staffing agency