SR ACCOUNTANT/ ACCOUNTANT

Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable thermal comfort that offers a unique, extensive range of solutions for climate comfort, water heating and air handling, as well as components and burners. Listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021, in 2024 the group reported over 2.6-billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 28 production sites and 28 research and development centers. The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling and solar thermal systems. The group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.
 

The role is responsible for end-to-end accounting activities including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), tax compliance, and export tax refund, will support in the following activities: 

General Ledger & Financial Close

• Independently manage GL accounting, including journal entries, month‑end and year‑end closing, various corporate reporting package
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Ensure accounting records are accurate and compliant with IFRS and PRC GAAP
• Maintain accounting data in SAP and support related system activities

Tax & Compliance

• Handle PRC tax compliance, including VAT, CIT, and related filings
• Independently manage export tax refund applications and documentation
• Support internal and external audits, including data preparation and clarification
• Liaise with tax authorities, auditors, and external advisors as needed

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Perform end‑to‑end AP processing, including invoice review, posting, and payment execution
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments in accordance with company policies
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain AP documentation and internal controls

Intercompany (ICO)

Handle intercompany AR processes, including intercompany invoicing, receipt posting, and balance reconciliation

• Perform regular intercompany reconciliations and resolve differences in a timely manner
• Monitor intercompany balances and follow up with counterparties to ensure timely settlement
• Support intercompany confirmations and reporting requirements
• Coordinate with regional and group finance teams to ensure alignment on intercompany transactions and accounting treatment

Continuously identify room of improvement for accounting processes in a lean organization

Perform other accounting‑related tasks as required

The ideal candidate should have:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in an MNC environment
• Strong hands‑on experience covering GL, AP, and Intercompany (ICO)
• Solid experience in tax compliance and export tax refund
• Good knowledge of IFRS and PRC GAAP
• Proficient in SAP; experience with KingDee or YongYou ERP is a plus
• Comfortable using English as a working language (written must-have, oral – good to have)
• Detail‑oriented, self‑driven, and able to work independently

• Based in Wuxi, with flexibility to travel.
• High integrity and strong compliance awareness

Location: Wuxi

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