Title: Accounting Services Associate II

Job Description

Title: Accounting Services Associate II

Department: Finance

Reports to: Finance Manager/Financial Controller

Location: Dalian, China

Job Type: Permanent

Reference number: N/A

About Fidelity International

Fidelity International was established in 1969 and provides asset management services to investors all over the world outside the US and Canada. We offer a wide range of funds to investors and currently manage over US$200 billion[1] for private individuals and institutions.

Working with investors, financial advisers and distributors around the world, we provide easy access to our investment funds to help people achieve their medium- to long-term investment and savings goals. We are a stock-picking asset manager and our Fund Managers use in-house analysis from our ownaward-winning in-house research teams to build international investment products and portfolios stock-by-stock from the bottom-up. For further information please visit www.fidelityrecruitment.com

About Fidelity Technology (Dalian) Limited

Established in 2007, Fidelity Technology (Dalian) Limited is Fidelity’s first wholly owned enterprise in China, reinforcing

Fidelity’s commitment to China as a key strategic partner. Our office in Dalian is quickly establishing itself as a centre of

excellence for technology development and business operations support. In particular, the Dalian office develops and

supports systems for Fidelity’s growing businesses globally, with a focus on developing world-class web-based and

mobile technology solutions for various business groups including retail, institutional and corporate finance groups across

Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Singapore, United Kingdom and United States.

Department Overview

Fidelity Asia Services Pty Limited is the centralised financial operations centre for the Asia Pacific Region. Multi-lingual teams of accounting professionals, dedicated to specific countries, control all facets of the regions accounting processes in a shared services environment. Finance functions operate from a number of offices throughout the Asia region to ensure optimal service levels and all regulatory requirements are met.

Purpose of your role

To undertake the accounts payable and associated accounting for the Japan entities, in accordance with regulatory and tax obligations. To liaise on a regular basis with the Accountants in Sydney to ensure correct filings are made. To support the operations of the team to the best of your ability and ensure high levels of customer service are maintained.

Your key accountabilities

·  Receive invoices from suppliers and correctly log them (in English) within the GL Accounts Payable module

·  After the authorized invoice has been received, complete the transactions for processing

·  Follow up invoices that have not been returned by the business

·  Answer supplier queries (in native language of country)

·  Set up newly-approved suppliers within the Accounts Payable module, inform them of the Fidelity terms of business and act as their primary finance contact

·  Receive T&E claims from employees within the time limits specified; ensure that they are supported by receipts and appropriate documentation

·  Complete the transactions necessary to process the T&E claim

·  Ensure that all T&E claims received comply with policy and to escalate issues as appropriate.

·  Correctly code invoices etc for VAT, GST, sales tax, consumption tax etc

·  Ensure invoice cut-off controls are applied correctly

Your skills and experience

·  1-2 years transactional processing experience, preferably in a financial services organisation but not essential

·  Basic bookkeeping skills preferred

·  High degree of integrity

·  Good communication and interpersonal skills

·  Knowledge of Japanese business culture a bonus

·  Knowledge of JDE One World package (ideal but not essential)

·  Intermediate levels of written English and written/spoken Japanese, in addition to fluent Mandarin ability.

·  Attention to detail

Values

·  Think like an entrepreneur

·  Earn the client's trust

·  Act with Integrity

·  Make it happen

Job Status: Permanent

Code of Ethics Classification: NA <Core>

How to Apply

For Internal Candidates (FIL employees): Please submit your application via your line manager to the HR Generalist.

For External Candidates: Please email to

* Please note that you must be eligible to work in Dalian, China

[1] Assets and Resources as at 30.06.10