Commercial Finance Analyst at Clarios in China, Shanghai

Job description

• This position is responsible for supporting OE/OES Customer Change Order (CCO) preparation, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely invoice issuance and payment collection, maintaining relevant records, and assisting with tax-related activities. The role also supports continuous improvement of invoicing processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the financial reporting of the assigned OE/OES sales channels for current business and targeted new business
• Responsible for supporting developing competitive pricing strategies
• Prepare and process Customer Change Orders (CCOs) for assigned OE/OES customers, ensuring data accuracy and identifying potential financial risks.
• Issue customer invoices accurately and on time, including distribution of original invoice copies when required.
• Collaborate closely with Sales Operations, Shared Service Center (SSC), and customers to ensure invoicing requirements are met and billing issues are resolved promptly.
• Support Sales teams by facilitating timely invoice issuance and payment collection.
• Partner with SSC and IT teams to investigate and resolve invoice-related issues, escalating urgent or complex matters when necessary.
• Manage invoice purchasing activities and maintain sufficient invoice inventory.
• Assist SSC with bank acceptance notes, foreign exchange payments, and related documentation.
• Coordinate the annual renewal and maintenance of the GT system.
• Provide support for internal and external audit activities.
• Liaise with tax authorities on tax-related matters and support compliance requirements.
• Prepare tax-related reports and monthly tax forecasts for submission to the tax bureau.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of invoicing operations.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance operations; VAT invoice management experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to quality.
• Basic English proficiency, including reading and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service orientation.

Skills

Required

• Strong analytical skills

Preferred

• VAT invoice management experience