Senior Analyst

Summary

Join Airwallex, a global payments fintech company, as a Senior Specialist in Finance Shared Services. You will take ownership of account payable operations for all entities, ensuring compliance with financial reporting and local regulations. Collaborate with various business units and stakeholders to resolve payment queries. This role involves both recurring tasks and project-based initiatives to enhance the Controllership team. The position reports to the Finance Manager in Shanghai and offers a chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing global fintech. Airwallex provides a competitive salary, equity, and a collaborative work environment with flexible/remote working options.

Requirements

• 3+ years of accounting experience, Big Four experience is advantageous
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, CPA or equivalent qualification preferred
• Sufficient knowledge on account payable processes and being able to apply them in practice
• Proven experience in managing complex, local or international projects focused on process improvement initiatives
• Strong communicator and ability to interact with all levels within the organization
• Confident, creative and innovative thought leadership and communication skills to deliver impact in a hyper growth environment
• Experience working independently and navigating ambiguity

Responsibilities

• Process and validate invoices and ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX, and company financial policies
• Resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies in a professional and timely manner
• Perform month-end and year-end AP reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth AP operations
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and automation to improve efficiency
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and finance transformation projects
• Provide training and guidance to junior team members as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred to have good knowledge of ERP system like Oracle etc
• Advanced excel skills would be advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus valuable equity within Airwallex
• Collaborative open office space with a fully stocked kitchen
• Regular team-building events
• Flexible/remote working