Interim regional controller (mandarin speaking)
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Interim Regional Controller (Mandarin speaking) – 6 months starting March 1, 2027
Finance cluster – reporting to Director FP&A.
Location: Based in Spain but alternatively the Netherlands.
Description of the company
Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in People Practices. We help accelerate these practices to enrich the world of work. Through the Top Employers Program, participating companies can be certified and recognised as an employer of choice. The Certification is awarded to organisations based on the participation and results of the HR Best Practices Survey covering six HR domains consisting of 20 topics such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing.
In 2026, Top Employers Institute certified nearly 2,500 organisations in 131 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of over 14 million employees globally. Top Employers Institute. For a better world of work.
Purpose and contribution to company strategy
This is an interim assignment for 6 months, covering a maternity leave. The Interim Regional Controller owns end-to-end month-end close, statutory tax compliance and audit readiness across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring that all financial reporting and filings are accurate, timely and compliant with local regulations. The role works closely with external finance advisors in each country, reviews their output, and acts as the primary point of contact for auditors, banks and local tax authorities. Geographic scope: this role has regional responsibility for several entities across Asia and Europe, including China. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is mandatory for this role. The Regional Controller function is part of the broader FP&A team, together with five other professionals reporting to the Director FP&A. In collaboration with the other finance teams, such as Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, the team strategically distributes and allocates responsibilities across 10-12 global locations, fostering mutual support, continuous growth, and seamless workflow continuity. You will work closely and communicate actively with the other Regional Controllers and the broader finance team (FP&A, reporting, accounting and tax), sharing knowledge, aligning on group processes and deadlines, and covering for each other where needed. This position reports to the Director FP&A.
Key result areas and main activities
During the interim period, the key responsibilities are:
1. Month-End Close and Tax Compliance – Deliver timely and accurate month-end closing for all in-scope entities, and ensure all statutory tax filings (monthly, quarterly and annual) are prepared, reviewed and submitted by their local deadlines, in line with applicable regulations and company policy.
2. Finance Advisor Management – Act as the main liaison with the external finance advisors in each country. Hand over the monthly financial documentation and supporting information they need to complete bookkeeping and tax filings, and review their reports, reconciliations and filings for accuracy and completeness.
3. Balance Sheet Review (Bi-Monthly Balance Pack) – Prepare the bi-monthly balance sheet pack for each country, review balance sheet account reconciliations, identify and investigate open items, and drive their timely resolution with the relevant stakeholders.
4. Audit Coordination – Own the statutory audit process for each country: coordinate with external auditors, prepare and provide the requested documentation and respond to audit queries in a timely manner.
5. China Payroll Review – Review monthly payroll calculations and payroll journals, ensuring accuracy, consistency with prior periods and compliance with local requirements.
6. China Payment Control – Review payments in China.
7. Bank Administration and Compliance – Coordinate with local banks in each country to maintain and update bank mandates, authorized signatories, KYC and other registration records, ensuring that bank documentation remains current and compliant.
8. Tax Authority and Regulatory Liaison – Serve as the first point of contact for local tax authorities and other government bodies on any finance-related inquiries, tax audits or investigations. Coordinate the response with advisors, legal and management, and ensure that information is provided accurately and within the required timeframes.
Competencies
Company competencies (for everyone):
Key success competencies (in addition to company competencies):
What Top Employers Institute offers
Purposeful Impact. Global Connections. Versatile Working Environment. At Top Employers Institute, you collaborate with colleagues worldwide as you shape a career focused on enriching the world of work, bringing your best self.
At Top Employers Institute, we believe in:
· Living our human-centric approach (flexible working conditions, including the flexibility to work from home or the office)
· Thriving in a multicultural environment
· Growing meaningfully
· Leadership culture based on trust
· Plenty of room for initiatives and own responsibility
· We pay you to pay it forward: we grant you 2 days of paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about
· Dynamic and strong international culture (more than 30 nationalities spread over 12 offices all around the world)
· Fast growing (20% YoY revenue growth) and sustainable company (founded 30 years ago)
· Be part of a globally recognised leader shaping the future of HR and employer branding.
· Be part of a motivated and fun team in a high-growth environment where every day brings new challenges, opportunities and rewards
· Collaborate with industry experts and thought leaders to drive meaningful impact
· Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.
Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the organization's Employment Equity objectives and transformation commitments.
Top Employers Institute
Top Employers Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and celebrate each other ’ s differences. We know that a diverse workforce enhances our success. We are conscious that having the freedom to be yourself is the basis of sustainable growth. To us, it doesn ’ t matter where you were born, what you believe in, how old you are, what you look like, or who you love. We actively promote and depend on the diversity of thought, skills, and capabilities in our project teams to serve our international consumer base in the best way possible. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds actually lift Top Employers Institute to new heights and increase our way of thinking for a better world of work. Join us, as there is a place for you here!
Job Application Notice
By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Top Employers Institute Privacy Policy regarding the information you have provided or will provide during the application process.
Finance cluster – reporting to Director FP&A.
Location: Based in Spain but alternatively the Netherlands.
Description of the company
Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in People Practices. We help accelerate these practices to enrich the world of work. Through the Top Employers Program, participating companies can be certified and recognised as an employer of choice. The Certification is awarded to organisations based on the participation and results of the HR Best Practices Survey covering six HR domains consisting of 20 topics such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing.
In 2026, Top Employers Institute certified nearly 2,500 organisations in 131 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of over 14 million employees globally. Top Employers Institute. For a better world of work.
Purpose and contribution to company strategy
This is an interim assignment for 6 months, covering a maternity leave. The Interim Regional Controller owns end-to-end month-end close, statutory tax compliance and audit readiness across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring that all financial reporting and filings are accurate, timely and compliant with local regulations. The role works closely with external finance advisors in each country, reviews their output, and acts as the primary point of contact for auditors, banks and local tax authorities. Geographic scope: this role has regional responsibility for several entities across Asia and Europe, including China. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is mandatory for this role. The Regional Controller function is part of the broader FP&A team, together with five other professionals reporting to the Director FP&A. In collaboration with the other finance teams, such as Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, the team strategically distributes and allocates responsibilities across 10-12 global locations, fostering mutual support, continuous growth, and seamless workflow continuity. You will work closely and communicate actively with the other Regional Controllers and the broader finance team (FP&A, reporting, accounting and tax), sharing knowledge, aligning on group processes and deadlines, and covering for each other where needed. This position reports to the Director FP&A.
Key result areas and main activities
During the interim period, the key responsibilities are:
1. Month-End Close and Tax Compliance – Deliver timely and accurate month-end closing for all in-scope entities, and ensure all statutory tax filings (monthly, quarterly and annual) are prepared, reviewed and submitted by their local deadlines, in line with applicable regulations and company policy.
2. Finance Advisor Management – Act as the main liaison with the external finance advisors in each country. Hand over the monthly financial documentation and supporting information they need to complete bookkeeping and tax filings, and review their reports, reconciliations and filings for accuracy and completeness.
3. Balance Sheet Review (Bi-Monthly Balance Pack) – Prepare the bi-monthly balance sheet pack for each country, review balance sheet account reconciliations, identify and investigate open items, and drive their timely resolution with the relevant stakeholders.
4. Audit Coordination – Own the statutory audit process for each country: coordinate with external auditors, prepare and provide the requested documentation and respond to audit queries in a timely manner.
5. China Payroll Review – Review monthly payroll calculations and payroll journals, ensuring accuracy, consistency with prior periods and compliance with local requirements.
6. China Payment Control – Review payments in China.
7. Bank Administration and Compliance – Coordinate with local banks in each country to maintain and update bank mandates, authorized signatories, KYC and other registration records, ensuring that bank documentation remains current and compliant.
8. Tax Authority and Regulatory Liaison – Serve as the first point of contact for local tax authorities and other government bodies on any finance-related inquiries, tax audits or investigations. Coordinate the response with advisors, legal and management, and ensure that information is provided accurately and within the required timeframes.
Competencies
Company competencies (for everyone):
- Collaboration
- Customer focus,
- Global perspective
Key success competencies (in addition to company competencies):
- Financial acumen
- Manages complexity
- Plans & aligns
- Optimizes work processes
- Ensures accountability
- Communicates effectively
- Action oriented
- Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance
- +5 years of relevant experience in accounting, month-end close and statutory/tax compliance, ideally in a multi-country environment working with external advisors
- Demonstrated hands-on, flexible, and accurate approach to deliver tasks in a timely manner, taking responsibility and ownership of your work.
- A strong focus on continuous improvement and a commitment to enhancing financial operations.
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles, with familiarity in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) considered advantageous. Knowledge of China Accounting Standards and Chinese tax, payroll and statutory requirements is a strong plus.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and make informed decisions.
- Aiming for a high level of quality and precision in all financial activities.
- Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English, both verbal and written, facilitating effective interactions with local and global stakeholders.
- Experience with statutory audits, tax filings and bank administration (mandates, KYC) across multiple countries, ideally including China.
- Available for a 6-month interim assignment, ideally on short notice, with the ability to get up to speed quickly and take ownership from day one.
- Previous interim or maternity-cover experience is a plus.
- Positive attitude and team player
What Top Employers Institute offers
Purposeful Impact. Global Connections. Versatile Working Environment. At Top Employers Institute, you collaborate with colleagues worldwide as you shape a career focused on enriching the world of work, bringing your best self.
At Top Employers Institute, we believe in:
· Living our human-centric approach (flexible working conditions, including the flexibility to work from home or the office)
· Thriving in a multicultural environment
· Growing meaningfully
· Leadership culture based on trust
· Plenty of room for initiatives and own responsibility
· We pay you to pay it forward: we grant you 2 days of paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about
· Dynamic and strong international culture (more than 30 nationalities spread over 12 offices all around the world)
· Fast growing (20% YoY revenue growth) and sustainable company (founded 30 years ago)
· Be part of a globally recognised leader shaping the future of HR and employer branding.
· Be part of a motivated and fun team in a high-growth environment where every day brings new challenges, opportunities and rewards
· Collaborate with industry experts and thought leaders to drive meaningful impact
· Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.
Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the organization's Employment Equity objectives and transformation commitments.
Top Employers Institute
Top Employers Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and celebrate each other ’ s differences. We know that a diverse workforce enhances our success. We are conscious that having the freedom to be yourself is the basis of sustainable growth. To us, it doesn ’ t matter where you were born, what you believe in, how old you are, what you look like, or who you love. We actively promote and depend on the diversity of thought, skills, and capabilities in our project teams to serve our international consumer base in the best way possible. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds actually lift Top Employers Institute to new heights and increase our way of thinking for a better world of work. Join us, as there is a place for you here!
Job Application Notice
By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Top Employers Institute Privacy Policy regarding the information you have provided or will provide during the application process.
