Finance Operations Team Lead

Finance Operations Team Lead

Location: Shanghai, China
deugro was founded in Frankfurt am Main and is the first company of the deugro group, where is has its focus on global project freight forwarding. Every day the industry and deugro face the challenges of the logistics industry and our employees use their expertise to ensure large cargo is transported safely, effectively, and efficiently, through innovative and creative logistical solutions.
Become a part of our talented deugro team, as we look for a Finance Operations Team Lead in Shanghai, China.

Position Summary:

The Finance Operations Team Lead is responsible for or overseeing the daily execution of Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Banking activities for the deugro entities in Mainland China and Taiwan, as well as supporting its parent company, subsidiaries, and affiliated entities within the deugro Group as required.

The Team Lead coordinates the workload of the AP, AR, and Banking team, supports process standardisation, monitors performance, and acts as the first point of escalation for operational issues while ensuring compliance with Group policies and local requirements.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and support the AP, AR, and Banking team to ensure efficient daily operations.
  
• Oversee vendor invoice processing, payment preparation, supplier reconciliations, and AP controls.
  
• Ensure proper handling of VAT invoices (fapiao) and monitor compliance with applicable indirect tax requirements in AP, AR, and banking processes.
  
• Coordinate and review domestic and international payment activities.
  
• Ensure timely execution of banking activities and accurate reconciliation of cash, receivable, payable, and related balance sheet accounts.
  
• Monitor overdue receivables and support credit control activities.
  
• Oversee cash flow planning, forecasting, and liquidity management to ensure sufficient funding for business operations.
  
• Act as the first escalation point for operational issues involving customers, vendors, banks, and internal stakeholders.
  
• Provide recommendations to management on working capital optimization and cash flow improvement opportunities.
  
• Ensure compliance with Group policies, internal controls, approval authorities, and local regulations.
  
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation and standardization initiatives.
• Any other reasonable responsibilities assigned by the management.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
  
• Professional proficiency in both Mandarin Chinese and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
  
• Minimum 5 years of people management and team leadership experience.
  
• Strong knowledge of PRC accounting standards, taxation regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
  
• Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, or multinational business environment is highly preferred.
  
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Exact, SAP, or similar.

Competency

• Strong understanding of AP, AR, banking, and cash management processes.
  
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  
• Sound business acumen with a process improvement mindset.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Effective coaching, mentoring, and team development skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  
• High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and matrix organization.
  
• Mature judgment and professional conduct.

What makes us the ideal choice?
A family-owned company established in 1924, has evolved into a leading global specialist in project freight forwarding. Our expertise spans various cargo types including break bulk, out of gauge, dangerous goods, and oversized shipments. Complementing our core services are affiliated entities specializing in transport engineering solutions, global ocean transportation, and specialized transportation assets.
We take pride in our commitment to employees, offering opportunities for long-term career growth, hybrid work arrangements, and flexible scheduling options.
We eagerly seek candidates who possess enthusiasm, passion, and innovative thinking, valuing their ability to translate ideas into action through dedication rather than solely relying on their resume or career history.
deugro (China) Co., Ltd.
Wendy Liu
Shanghai Branch, Unit 3203, Trinity Tower,, No. 575 Wusong Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai 200080 CHN
www.deugro.com