Archives April 2006

Sales & Marketing Manage

Responsibilities:
•Build sustainable and trusting relationships through a well harmonised & well developed sales force;
•Analyze cluster sales performance and provide report to area sales manager;
•Actively support and coordinate the policies and projects that Area Sales Program Manager, Training & Development Manager and Agent Manager initiate to guarantee the successful and smooth deployment of those policies and projects;
•Actively support Area Marketing team to implement Country and Area marketing campaigns and initiatives;
•Help collect competitor’s pricing, marketing and service intelligence to counter threats;
•Work with Finance function to reduce Accounts Receivable for improving corporate cash flow and bad debt;
•Work with Finance function to develop acceptable billing cycles;
•Work with Operation function to reflect customer’s demand of operation service timely; support and coordinate the deployment of Operation related projects and policies;
•Work with key account desk group, to provide specific favorites service to local and national key account; work with E-Com to install SPS on key customer¡¯s sites; conduct customer visits responding to customer complains received by Customer Service function;
•In accordance with National and Area’regulation and methodology of marketing (AP&P) budget relocation, consider local market status, fulfill and monitor the effectiveness of the usage to achieve marketing objectives based on annual Sales and Marketing plan;
Develop cluster sales organization according to National initiated standard of sales infrastructure, regarding the revenue size and customer amount in cluster and subsidiaries;
•Execute Sales plans based on National and Area Sales strategies and business directions, considering cluster development by maintaining regular customer and identify potential customers, to achieve objectives of market growth and market share enhancement;
•Improve cluster sales efficiency and effectiveness through implementation of GSP, APSP & Best in Class programmer;
•Effectively manage and control price discount to guarantee the business margin at reasonable level, in accordance with country discount authority guidelines.

Requirement:
•Good communication skills, both writing and speaking;
•Good English skill, both written and oral (CET 4, or above); Computer skill (Office, Email, etc.);
•At least 3 years experience in sales and marketing, preferably in the transportation or service industry. Good performance of sales and marketing.

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Cluster Financial Manager

Job responsibilities:
Overall Role Purpose
With direction and supervision from Area Finance, manage regular operation of Cluster Finance Department in compliance with the Country financial policy and internal control system, to maintain healthy financial status in Cluster whilst achieving timely customer payment
Internal Departments in Cluster
Provide financial support to relevant departments within Cluster
Effectiveness and timeliness of billing, credit control and debt collection
Feedback on financial service from other departments within Cluster
Finance and Tax Bureau Stakeholder– External
Submit financial statements to local Finance and Tax Bureau, to ensure timely tax payment
Banks
Establish and maintain a good relationship with local banks
National Finance Department
Implement Country financial guideline and policy
Area Finance DepartmentOverall goals / Typical measures
Under direction and supervision of Area Finance Department, ensure efficient performance
Financial Process Improvement
Based on Country financial policy and specific conditions of Cluster, develop Cluster financial process
Regular Financial Management
Review and ensure the compliance of national policies and the quality of the financial information to be provided from Stations to Area
Engage in DOS coordination and current capital management, and control overall credit
Internal Coordination and Management
Plan performance process of finance staff, establish department management policy, properly allocate human resources, and evaluate staff performance
Engage in coordinating settlement and management of accounts receivable with Cluster Sales Department and agents

Training
1.Provide training to finance staff in Cluster;
2.Develop internal training plan;
3.People – Management
4.Clearly define department role, responsibility and performance targets for the function;
5.Develop a culture of quality, service excellence (for internal customers), flexibility and cost consciousness;
6.Develop a team spirit and multitasking capabilities within the team;
7.Manage the allocation of appropriate resources and commitment of staff to the achievement of Global, Regional and Country objectives and targets;
8.Develop IKOs/KPIs with team members and monitor individual performance,
including coaching, and conduct performance appraisal;
9.Identify training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled functional department.

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Accounting Manager

Job responsibilities:
•Co-ordinate and manage the production of the monthly management accounts in accordance with corporate timetable
•Preparation of the annual statutory accounts and local / corporate tax filings
•Ensure the accuracy and completeness of ledgers
•Ensure a robust internal control framework in place and adherence to Corporate policy at all times
•Liaise with regional head office along with external advisers as required
•Provide ad hoc support to the Financial Controller on an ad hoc basis

Requirement:
•A professional, highly motivated, results oriented, professionally qualified accountant with Audit back ground (Big 4 preferred)
•University or above with a Major in Accounting
•Excellent ability to communicate and influence others. Fluency in English essential
•Hands on staff management with experience of coaching and developing staff
•Familiarity with UK GAAP and PRC GAAP a must with 5 years or more practical experience
•SAP / Conges knowledge a distinct advantage

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Finance Director

Job responsibilities:
Basic Role
•Overall responsibility for all aspects of financial management and control of the company accounting system
•Address financial matters within the business that may arise and seek counsel with external financial organizations in establishing appropriate actions to take;
•Perform complex analysis on a variety of financial matter that will provide proper direction to the organization;
•Assess situations for risk and internal control issues and take action appropriately;
•Effectively manage a geographically diverse group of finance analysts that are supporting the respective business needs locally or regionally.
•Establish projects to improve operations based on monthly results.
•Manage balance sheet items, conduct periodic audits
•System and procedures and establishment of internal financial controls;
•Account reconciliation process and meeting goals of timeliness, completeness, and accuracy for the location;

Main Responsibilities
•Actively support management in the definition of short, medium and long term business objectives and action plans that are required to fulfill the company long term profitable growth goal.
Develop budgeting, expenditure, credit evaluation policies and collection process and make managers and employees aware of the existing corporate, product line and regional policies and procedures, and control implementation and respect for those policies.
•Thorough assessment of risks, financing requirements and profitability estimation for new projects or partnerships, so as to advise management on the financial viability of each one of them.
•Exercise full responsibility over financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow), and sound management control over receivables, CAPEX evolution, all expenses’ lines, treasury and tax related matters, and the way accounting provisions are made.
•In charge of reporting financial results as per company financial procedures and deadlines.
•Responsible for corporate governance and strict compliance.
•Ensure that the company financial procedures are correctly understood and applied, and that the
•Financial results reported comply with these procedures.
•Standardize, implement and control the necessary accounting and management information
•Systems that must be maintained to ensure manages information in an efficient and reliable manner, and comply with national
•Motivate and develop the team under his/her control
Key Behavioral Performance Factors
•Leadership, effective teamwork
•Analytical skills
•Communication skills.
•Listening, learning attitude, constructive criticism.
•Business acumen
•Strategic thinking

Job requirements
•University degree of accounting, finance or economics.
•A qualified accountant with an internationally recognized qualification
•8+ yrs experience in a senior role in finance (international company strongly preferred), and relevant experience in a service industry preferred.
•A willing team member with strong interpersonal skills.
•Well versed with Implementation / Operations on SAP environment.
•Fluent speaking/writing in English and mandarin.

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HR Manager / Director

Job Description:
The Human Resources Manager is a newly created position and will report into the HR Director, APAC and General Manager, China. This role will support all current offices in China; Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
The successful candidate will need to be enthused by tough challenges, be forward thinking, creative, attentive to details, credible and dedicated to producing products and services of the highest caliber. She/he will need to be a solid planner with sound technical skills, analytical abilities, and good judgment. They also need to be a well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player. The incumbent will need to be an intelligent individual who can relate to people at all levels of the organization, possesses excellent communication skills (must be fluent speaking and writing English) and is comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-cultural, regional HR organization.

Responsibilities:
• Provide a range of HR services and support that support business initiatives and operations in the following areas: people development, performance management, communications, employee relations, policy development, process improvements, talent and succession planning, recruitment and compensation/benefits.
• Serve as a resource/consultant in strategic and tactical approaches for all HR areas to the General Manager, China
• Coach senior management through employee related issues as well as formal AB regional and global processes.
• Manage and implement HR programs and services that support business goals and align and enhance AB¡¯s values.
• Manage local HR and admin team members as appropriate
• Interface with Regional HR and deploy relevant programs and processes through China
• Provide leadership to team members and assess organizational needs on an ongoing basis

Requirements:
• At least 10 years of HR experience, with direct client support and management coaching experience, including HR experience with a US MNC operating in China.
• Demonstrated competence in the various HR functional areas, especially employee relations, staffing and consulting/coaching.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written English.
• Ability to thrive in an unstructured environment with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of local HR related regulations and compliance procedures across APAC.
• Partners well with leadership to develop a culture of innovation, excellence and openness, and have abilities and ideas to build and enhance the culture.
• Is a critical thinker with success in developing innovative solutions to business problems. Able to manage multiple complex issues and prioritize projects.
• Demonstrates credibility and integrity in communications to ensure information flows upward, downward, and across.
• Has strong business acumen with ability to listen to and work with leaders, understand their business strategies and translate these strategic efforts, programs and initiatives that support the business.
• Ability to influence up, down, and across the business on matters of operational and tactical significance for China.
• Candidates with strong experience in pharmaceutical, instrument, healthcare, or related industries would be highly appreciated.

Finance Controller

Duties&Responsibilities:
1. Establishing, reviewing, monitoring, and enforcing financial control policies and procedures in accordance with The company¡¯s corporate requirements and lead the execution of regulatory compliance.

2. Managing operational finance, leading planning/forecasting process to ensure timely and accurate completion. Inferring business impact from financial data, and making appropriate recommendations and identifying key financial risks to management, helping each business units to achieve objectives and goals.

3. Managing and actively participating in the strategic planning process and participating in investment decisions .

4. Managing and performing the timely and accurate completion of all financial/management reporting.

5. Overseeing and managing all government relationships which including Sox, Tax, etc.

6. Determining the organizational structure of finance function, and supervising/developing finance staff.

7. Resolving issues and conflicts using effective negotiation and persuasion skills.

8. Other tasks assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Knowledge: A degree in either finance or accounting, A MBA and/or CPA would be plus .
Experience:
8-10 years of experience in finance management position for manufacturing, operations, and included 2-3 years of experience in finance Controller position.

External & Internal Contacts: both

Special Skills or Qualifications that are helpful:
> Solid knowledge and understanding in US/Chinese GAAP plus local taxation/regulations.
> High standard of loyalty and integrity is mandatory.
> Preferably with experience for integrated system, such as SAP.
> Having a mature approach to work, and good interpersonal, leadership and team building skills.
> Good interpersonal skills for both external & internal communications.
> Good command of English in writing, speech and listening.
> Good moral and be responsible and teamwork.
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China triggered “global job boom”

10 million opportunities created ¡ª Xinhua

BOAO (Hainan): China has created some 10 million job opportunities for the world over the past five years, said Vice President Zeng Qinghong here on Saturday.

China had also been importing nearly $500 billion worth of goods annually since its entry into the World Trade Organisation in 2001, Mr. Zeng said. He was giving a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Meeting 2006.

Highlighting the opportunities of development China has brought to the world over the past years, he said imports from Asian countries and areas increased 20 per cent year-on-year to hit $440 billion in 2005, accounting for 67 per cent of China’s total volume of imports.

Beneficial cooperation

Overseas investment by Chinese companies has increased by over 20 per cent annually, with 80 per cent of it made in Asia.

China will “unswervingly” pursue peaceful development and pay more attention to friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation with the world, especially with Asian countries and regions, Mr. Zeng said.

He said China’s smooth and fast development would provide more opportunities for regional cooperation in Asia. He said 2006 was the first year of China’s 11th Five-Year (2006-2010) plan.

In the coming five years, China would improve its mode of economic growth and focus attention on environment protection and resource-conserving to maintain a stable and relatively fast development.

By 2010, Mr. Zeng said China’s GDP would exceed $3 trillion, and the annual import volume will surpass $1 trillion. The energy consumption per unit would be reduced by 20 per cent, and the emission of pollutants would be cut by 10 per cent.

Hyundai builds 2nd China plant

Apr. 18, 2006. 07:32 AM
ASSOCIATED PRESS

SEOUL ¡ª Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s top vehicle maker, said Tuesday it has begun construction on its second auto plant in China, a project involving a total investment of $1 billion (U.S.).

The Beijing plant, which will also include a new research centre, will have an annual capacity of 300,000 vehicles as Hyundai expands its presence in the world’s fastest-growing auto market, the Seoul-based company said in a statement.

“Through continuing growth in China, which is an important center of our global strategy, we will establish our firm position as a global auto maker,” Hyundai chairman Chung Mong-Koo said in the statement.

Once construction is completed in 2007, Beijing Hyundai Motor Co., a 50-50 joint venture with between Hyundai and Beijing Automobile Investment, will have an annual production capacity of 600,000 vehicles a year from 2008, the statement said.

Hyundai Motor already has a plant in Beijing with an annual capacity of around 300,000 vehicles.

The new plant will create about 3,200 jobs and will add five new models in China, on top of five models that are currently being produced at Hyundai’s existing plant.

Beijing Hyundai Motor sold 66,814 vehicles this year through March from a 2006 sales target of 300,000 vehicles. In 2005, Beijing Hyundai sold 233,668 vehicles.

Hyundai, along with its affiliate Kia Motors Corp., aims to become the world’s sixth-largest carmaker by 2010 and is aggressively expanding overseas production to meet the goal.

Last month, Hyundai announced that it will build a plant in the Czech Republic, while Kia will build a plant in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Hyundai has four overseas production bases in China, India, Turkey and the U.S.

Lloyd’s Names Faragher China Re COO

April 25, 2006

Lloyd’s has announced that Ian Faragher has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of its new Chinese onshore reinsurance operation in Shanghai, Lloyd’s Reinsurance Company (China) Ltd., effective May 15.

“Ian has over 25 years insurance experience and has worked for a number of years in China, Hong Kong and Thailand. He was previously responsible for the Liberty Mutual and Chubb operations in China,” said the bulletin.

Director of Worldwide Markets, Julian James welcomed the appointment, commenting: “Ian brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge of the Asian insurance market which will be crucial as we continue our work with the Chinese authorities to get the new operation up and running in the autumn. We look forward to him joining on 15th May”

Paul Swain, Chairman of Lloyd’s China Strategic Steering Group noted: “I am delighted that Ian has agreed to join Lloyd’s as our new Chief Operating Officer in China. In Ian we have a strong leader with first-hand knowledge of China and experience of establishing and running operations there.”

Sony Ericsson To Increase China R&D Staff

Sony Ericsson plans to increase the staff at its China R&D center to 350 by 2008, Shanghai Youth Daily reports. The company’s China R&D center was founded in 2004. On April 10 Sony Ericsson released the Z530c handset, the company’s first handset model to be designed and produced entirely in China.