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Chief Accountant

Shanghai, China   |   full time   |   Job ID: 10546 

 

 

Your main responsibilities are:

Accounting Operations & SAP Implementation

  • Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and fixed assets, ensuring compliance with PRC GAAP and pharmaceutical industry standards.
  • Lead the accounting workstream for SAP implementation and go-live, including process mapping, data migration, UAT, and cutover activities.
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes in SAP, supporting both statutory and management reporting.

Financial Reporting and Accounting

  • Streamline and improve local finance processes, especially the Source-to-Pay process.
  • Serve as the contact person for questions arising during the preparation of financial statements:
    • Act as the interface between FRA and the local site.
    • Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting, including financial statements and notes.
    • Coordinate service providers for statutory accounts preparation.
    • Act as the contact partner for auditors for statutory accounts and, if relevant, for group purposes.
  • Ensure all orders and payments are managed properly and compliant.
  • Approve invoices and coordinate site internal approvals or clarifications in case of disputes or incomplete documentation.
  • Approve payment runs.
  • Coordinate Fixed Assets requests (including CAR) and ensure completeness of documentation.
  • Review local finance transactions.

Compliance, Tax & Internal Controls

  • Ensure compliance with local tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements, including those specific to pharmaceutical operations (e.g., CIQ/CITSW frameworks, cross-border transactions).
  • Maintain and improve internal control systems; support internal and external audits, including those related to GxP and SOX.
  • Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities as needed.

Team Leadership & Process Optimization

  • Lead and develop the accounting team; provide training and guidance to ensure high performance and readiness for SAP go-live.
  • Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
  • Support finance transformation, digitalization, and continuous improvement projects.

 

What you have to offer:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or related fields; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Proven experience in at least one SAP implementation/go-live project, including data migration, process mapping, and UAT.
  • Solid knowledge of PRC GAAP, tax regulations, and local compliance requirements for pharmaceutical companies.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; proficiency in English and Mandarin.
  • Experience with cross-border operations, complex tax structures, and regulatory compliance in a multinational pharmaceutical environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in SAP and related financial systems.

 

 

 

Your Benefits:

 

BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. We offer competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

 

Note: The availability, eligibility and design of the listed benefits may vary depending on the location. The final requirements for the individual use of our benefits are based on the company's internal policies and applicable law.

 

How to apply:

 

Apply now by sending us your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter as well as your contact details via our online form.

 

Please note:

Only applications sent via our online form shall be considered. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.

 

We are looking forward receiving your application.

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