OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

 

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reconciliations

• Prepare and maintain monthly accounting reconciliations for China legal entities, ensuring compliance with both corporate and local accounting requirements.
  • Balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Maintain reconciliation between US GAAP/IFRS and PRC GAAP
  • Investigate and resolve reconciling items between corporate and statutory books
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of general ledger accounting records

Statutory Reporting, Tax & Compliance

• Assist and support the Tax and Controllership teams in fulfilling local statutory, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Support annual statutory audits and interim audit procedures
  • Prepare audit schedules and supporting working papers for external auditors
  • Assist in the preparation and documentation of PRC GAAP adjustments
  • Coordinate with external accounting firms, service providers, and tax advisors to maintain local statutory books
  • Support preparation of tax compliance documentation, including VAT, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), and other local tax filings
  • Ensure accounting records, statutory books, and financial documentation comply with PRC regulatory requirements
  • Assist with government reporting and filings as required
  • Provide support for ad hoc financial analysis and management reporting requests

Financial Operations & Business Support

• Act as a key liaison between the local China finance team and Global Finance functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Assist with treasury and banking activities, including:
  • Bank account administration and reconciliations
  • Foreign exchange-related transactions
  • Cash management support

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.  
• CPA , ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred         
• Candidates actively pursuing a professional accounting designation will also be considered.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within a multinational corporation (MNC), technology company, or shared services environment, preferably 5+ years General ledger function    
• Experience with PRC statutory accounting, tax compliance, and external audits.
• Experience supporting cross-border operations and multinational reporting structures is highly desirable.
• Experience working with ERP system, preferably SAP .

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of PRC GAAP and local statutory reporting requirements.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Experience with multi-GAAP reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Familiarity with Chinese tax regulations, including VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and withholding taxes.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across local and global teams.

 

 

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.