External Finance Consultant

External Finance Consultant (Maternity Cover)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance Consultant to provide maternity cover for a key finance colleague. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing China tax filing, statutory adjustments, and supporting audit processes, while also quickly learning and handling Southeast Asia tax requirements under the guidance from the senior colleague. 

Location: Beijing 

Contract Type: Temporary (Maternity Cover) 

Duration: 8-10 months Start Date: March 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance
  • Prepare and file monthly tax data in the China tax system.
  • Ensure timely submission and compliance with local tax regulations.
  • Quickly learn and handle Southeast Asia tax requirements under the guidance of the senior colleague.
• Accounting & Reporting
  • Perform local book adjustments and support external audit processes end-to-end.
  • Prepare statutory reports required by government authorities.
  • Intercompany Reconciliation
  • Ad hoc projects

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in multinational corporations (MNCs).
• Proficiency in English is required to communicate effectively in a multinational environment.
• Proven expertise in China tax compliance, VAT, and CIT filings.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to handle complex data sets.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new tax regimes (Singapore, Indonesia).

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Proactive and responsible, with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.

• This role requires strong technical expertise, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in a multinational environment.

Career at APCO
Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

APCO in Greater China  
Having entered the China market as one of the first consultancies in 1989, APCO has helped a wide range of organizations succeed in this complex but rewarding environment. We are keenly sensitive to changes in the political, regulatory and business landscape across China and advise business, government and non-profit organizations on issues critical to their success through our offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.  

We provide our clients with business advisory and public affairs offerings ranging from market entry strategy and government relations to risk assessment. Our strategic communications expertise in crisis management, media engagement and digital communications help our clients protect and enhance their reputation in this fast-moving market.  

Our multilingual, cross-cultural team of more than 50 is made up of professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds, including business, government, journalism, academia and non-profit. This breadth of experience and perspective allows us to provide integrated solutions tailored to the specific goals of our clients.