Finance Assistant

Finance & Accounting Beijing, China


Overview and Job Summary 
 
WRI China Office is currently looking for a Finance Assistant. In this role, you will assist with all aspects of office accounting management, including but not limited to payment processing, staff reimbursement, expense reports, wire reports, bookkeeping, etc.  
You will work with a lot of excellent co-workers from local and global office and other international offices. It will provide a great opportunity for you to build up a strong and comprehensive financial skill set and expertise, which will contribute to the rapid growth in your career path.
 
Job Responsibilities 
  • Process the payment and Prepare cash register and transaction report.
  • Oversee forecast cash flow positions and ensure sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational requirements.
  • Work with local banks to deal with office banking business when required.
  • Support programs and other core functions for payment-related inquiries.
  • Travel bill confirmation with programs and other core functions (FCM & DiDi).
  • Preliminary review of payment and reimbursement requests.
  • Coordination with global team and logistic vendors for new employee system account setup.
  • Timesheet management and support for timesheet issues
  • Support tax reporting including consultant IIT, VAT and CIT filing, and other tax related tasks required by local tax bureaus. 
  • Assist with accounting and financial document organization, and other accounting and finance related work.
  • Other tasks directed by the manager  
Qualifications and Requirements 
  • A completed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. 
  • A minimum of 3 years accounting or finance related full-time work experience, experience with non-governmental organizations is a plus
  • Experience working with payment requests, reimbursements, reviews and financial analysis
  • Previous compliance experience in China
  • Experience working with different ERP and financial systems
  • Fluent in speaking and written English.  
  • Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and demonstrated strong work ethic 
  • Be adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and can manage multiple projects with varying deadlines 
  • Strong process orientation with sensitivity to quality, timelines, and organizational systems. 
About WRI China 
WRI China was established in 2008 as WRI’s first international office. Currently, we have more than 60 full-time employees working on Sustainable Transition, Sustainable Finance Investment, Food & Nature Resources, and more. We engage with businesses, policymakers and civil society at levels, from local and subnational, to national and international, to advance transformative and comprehensive solutions for sustainable development and “ecological civilization”. WRI China recently registered as a foreign NGO under the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE).   
 
WRI Overview 
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization with the mission to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.  
Founded in 1982, we’ve gathered nearly 1,800 staff located around the world. In addition to global initiatives and a coordinated regional presence in Africa and Europe, we prioritize work in 12 focus countries: China, Brazil, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and the United States.  
WRI is a trusted partner for change. Using research-based approaches, we work globally and in focus countries to meet people’s essential needs; to protect and restore nature; and to stabilize the climate and build more resilient communities. We have been growing rapidly: over the past 5 years, our staff has doubled in size. 
We are passionate. We cherish our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We set integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect as our core values. We have a flexible working environment. And we work toward a common goal of creating a better world for people, nature and climate.  
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI's policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds. You will be responsible for integrating equity into your work