Title:
Associate Accounting ManagerCompany:
Ipsen (Tianjin) Pharmaceutical Trade Co., Ltd
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Job Description:
Be a key contact of point for Tianjin and Beijing for local key stakeholders, including supply chain, bank, tax authority and other local authorities. Responsible for AR and Tax, and Ensures that activities in various areas of responsibility (AR and tax) are carried out in compliance with legal requirements and company procedures.
Main responsibilities / job expectations
AR Management
- Ensures accounts receivable is accurate and in compliance with credit policy and distributor agreement.
- Ensures that the system setting is compliant with the Annual credit policy.
- Work with local key stakeholders to evaluate the credit level of all customers on yearly basis
- Set up credit limits and credit terms by customer or product and ensure compliance and reporting of result
- Collaborates with commercial team to take actions on receivable collections, analyze credit write-downs on a daily basis and propose write-offs.
- Ensures Account Receivables are collected on time
- Prepares budget and forecast on DSO and provide monitoring reports and analysis on DSO for management to take decisions and actions
Tax
- Leads the monthly, quarterly and annual tax filing for entities in Tianjin and Beijing, including CIT,VAT, surcharges and stamp duty
- Ensures accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all tax filings to avoid penalties
- Prepares TP local files for Ipsen China to ensure compliance with independent‑arm‑length principle
- Proactively identifies and assess tax risks, and establishes mitigation measures
- Develops and implements internal tax control procedures to prevent exposure to tax disputes or penalties
- Serves as primary liaison with tax authorities on daily inquiries, consultations, and audits
- Prepares documentation and coordinates responses for the requests from local tax bureau
- Maintains a positive and constructive relationship with the tax bureau to safeguard the company’s interest
Accounting
- Collaborates with supply chain to make sure that monthly closing of sales is on time and in compliance with Ipsen accounting policy and local regulations.
- In charge of billing and invoicing
- Supports the preparation of financial statements, statutory reports, audit documents and any other information requested by local authorities
Knowledge, abilities & experience
Education / Certifications:
Minimum:
- Bachelor on Accounting/Finance related majors
- Certificate: Accountant qualification certificate is a must
Experience:
- Above 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferred in AR management and Tax
- Experience in dealing with local authorities
- Knowledge of IFRS and local statutory and tax matters
- In-depth experience in working in cross-functional and remote teams
- Good analytical and reporting skills
- Good communication skills to address financial issues to non-finance people
Languages:
- Mandarin, English
Skills Required
- Bachelor in Accounting or Finance related major
- Accountant qualification certificate
- Above 5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Experience in AR management and Tax
- Experience in dealing with local authorities
- Knowledge of IFRS and local statutory and tax matters
- Experience working in cross-functional and remote teams
- Good analytical and reporting skills
- Good communication skills to address financial issues to non-finance people
- Fluency in Mandarin and English
Ipsen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ipsen and has not been reviewed or approved by Ipsen.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with broad medical, dental, and vision offerings. Company materials emphasize a wide-ranging package that supports overall wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are highlighted with a competitive 401(k) match and access to an employee stock purchase plan. These elements are frequently cited as strengths in the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes paid parental leave and company-provided backup child and elder care. These programs complement core benefits and add practical day-to-day value.
Ipsen Insights
What We Do
Ipsen is a French leading global mid-size biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France focusing its efforts where unmet medical needs are greatest. Ipsen develops and commercializes innovative medicines in three key therapeutic areas - Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. We have over 5000 employees worldwide and our medicines are registered in more than 100 countries, with direct commercial presence in over 30 countries. Ipsen has 4 global R&D hubs and 3 pharmaceutical development centers around the world
