Finance and Accounting Specialist

The Position
The Finance & Accounting Specialist will be responsible for daily accounting operations, month-end and year-end closing, tax compliance, and audit support. This role requires solid accounting fundamentals, hands-on tax experience, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Task & Responsibilities:

1. General Ledger & Closing Management

   • Lead and support all month-end and year-end closing activities (GL/ AP/ AR), including the preparation of financial reports and necessary supporting documents.
   • Ensure high-quality, efficient processes and timely completion of all financial tasks.
   • Maintain and ensure the accuracy of accounting processes and principles.

2. Tax Management & Compliance

   • Manage local and corporate tax affairs, including Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Surtax returns.
   • Responsible for VAT reconciliation (incoming/outgoing VAT, receivables, and expenditures) and formal declarations.
   • Handle Withholding Tax (WHT) reconciliation and filing.
   • Manage tax accounting, tax audits, and the preparation of tax applications.
   • Prepare Financial Statements, Transfer Pricing (TP) reports, Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR), and other tax-related reports.

3. Cash & Asset Management

   • Manage cash flow, including the preparation of cash flow statements and forecasts.
   • Monitor daily and weekly cash positions.
   • Provide support for Fixed Assets management and Vendor Master maintenance.

4. External Audit & Stakeholder Relations

   • Coordinate audit activities with CPA firms and external auditors.
   • Provide necessary reports and explanations to tax authorities regarding CIT, WHT, and other compliance matters (e.g., finished goods disposal).

5. Other Responsibilities

   • Support ad hoc projects and tasks assigned by management
   • Participate in process improvement, system optimization, and internal control enhancement initiatives

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
  • At least 2 years of relevant working experience.
  • Experience in a CPA firm is highly preferred.
  • Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
  • Professional Knowledge: Familiarity with local tax regulations and solid experience in handling local tax matters.

Capabilities & Skills

• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
  • Familiarity with SAP.
• Language: Good command of English in both writing and speaking.
• Soft Skills:
  • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work independently and as a collaborative team player.

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry’s top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow.