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Finance Operations Associate | Shenzhen

Flexport is on a mission to fix the user experience in Global Trade.  We are the first licensed freight forwarder and customs brokerage built around a modern tech stack.  We help the world's fastest growing brands manage their international supply chains, providing a fully-managed service for moving products between any two places on the planet.

Started in 2013, we've raised $204M from investors that include Founders Fund, Google Ventures, First Round Capital, Bloomberg Beta, Y Combinator, & more.

As a result of our global expansion, we're looking to hire our first Finance Operations team member for Flexport Asia to join our growing Asia Team. You will be part of Flexport’s Global Finance and Accounting Team which collaborates as a strategic partner to clients, partners and all internal departments. We need someone able to create strong processes and provide coverage in all time zones to keep up with our rapid international growth!

What you'll do:

  • Be the main point of contact for any finance or accounting related questions for the Asia Flexport team and clients
  • Establish accounting processes for the Flexport Asia team (bank account reconciliations, journal entries, month end close support)
  • Review profitability and job-costing reports with the Asia team
  • Create an international payments and receivables processes by collaborating with the San Francisco headquarters
  • Develop and implement accounting process change by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes
  • Run collections and follow-up with non-paying clients

What you’ll bring:

  • BA/BS or Masters degree in Finance / Accounting with a strong track record of success;
  • 1-3 years of experience in accounting/finance;
  • Strong knowledge and ability to learn and apply technical accounting concepts in accordance with US GAAP and/or IFRS;
  • Understanding of VAT processes and filings;
  • Next-level attention to detail;
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;
  • Passionate about accounting, finance, logistics and international trade!