GL Accountant - Asia

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $3B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead.

 

At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.

 

Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.

This position reports to the Accounting Manager, Asia and is responsible for the GL process in assigned Asia countries, assisting the month/quarter end closing and local statutory tax reporting and filing for all business units in Asia.

This individual will be the regional owner of GL processes including:

Perform G/L entries posting in compliance with USGAAP

Own the period end close, includes reporting on bank transaction detail reporting, accrual, amortization, monthly input indirect tax and reconciliation.

Own Lease/Fixed Asset management

Assist file direct and indirect taxes (i.e. VAT, GST, WHT, Service Tax and etc.) in compliance with local tax regulations

Ensure financial statements comply with USGAAP and Regional Accounting Standards

Review monthly employee expense reports to ensure the observance of travel and entertainment policy

Participate in the internal/external audit process, with specific focus on collecting key financial and accounting data

Support financial accounting process improvements and development and amendment of policies and procedures

Any other ad hoc assignment

This role requires effective communication in a team environment while interacting with all levels in the operations and finance organizations, as well as with external entities such as third-party service providers, State Tax Administration and other related government agencies.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent.

3+ years relevant experience

Fluent in English - both verbal and written communication

A strong focus on customer service with an emphasis on timely and accurate communication

Motivated and possessing the ability to work independently with little or no supervision

Technical knowledge of China GAAP and exposure to US GAAP

Creative problem‑solver and advocate for process improvement

Highly proficient in MS office applications: Excel, Power Point and Word

NetSuite and Salesforce.com knowledge is a plus

Fluent in Japanese/Korean is a plus

Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.

 

Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.