The ChinaSustainable Transportation Center is a newly developed non-governmental, not-for-profit organization based in Beijing. It receives financial assistance from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, based in Menlo Park, California, and management assistance from the Energy Foundation, a private foundation based in San Francisco with a Beijing representative office. The mission of the ChinaSustainable Transportation Center is to encourage sustainable, multi-modal transportation systems in China’s major cities, with a particular emphasis on the development of bus rapid transit (BRT) systems (dedicated-lane bus systems that move people station-to-station with subway-like efficiency but at five percent of subway costs.).

The China Sustainable Transportation Center seeks a responsible, energetic, and highly individual for the position of Office Administrator and Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Administration Support:
  • New office setup for both registration and office decoration
  • Prepare monthly payroll, settle social securities and housing fund and report IIT to Tax Bureau
  • Coordinate with government agencies on routine personal files, social securities and housing fund etc.
  • Formulating an office procedure manual
  • Other HR coordination projects assigned
  • Office maintenance and office supply procurement
  • Handling phone calls and written correspondence for the head of the office
  • Making hotel, plane and other travel arrangements for office staff and foreign visitors
  • etting up and managing the office’s filing systems (correspondence files; email files; project files; report files)
• Accountant Function:
  • Draft budgets, forecasts and strategic plan schedules
  • Verify and book operation expenses
  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with Chinese and foreign requirements
  • Day-to-day accounting; preparation of Chinese accounting books and English accounting books
  • Disbursement of project and grant funds
  • Chinese tax planning and compliance
  • Cash management
  • Payroll and employee benefits
  • Accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Cost control
  • Preparation of financial reports for projects
  • Internal controls and compliance
  • Interact with banks, auditors and tax authorities

Qualifications

• Strong interest in non-profit work and international cooperation programs. Demonstrated interest in non-profit work and international cooperation programs will be a very important consideration in evaluating applicants.
• Motivated and energetic; able to set up financial and accounting systems for office
• Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline
• Chinese accountant’s certificate; CPA not required but desirable
• At least 3 years of experience working in financial/accounting，administration position in international organization or foreign company
• Proficient in using Chinese and English accounting software
• Knowledge of Chinese corporate and individual tax regulations
• Fluency in English and Mandarin with the ability to translate and draft documents in both languages.
• Solid computer knowledge, including in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Work well under pressure, both independently and as a team member, and be a creative problem solver.
• An ability to demonstrate at all times an energetic, “can do,” cordial, and professional demeanor and attitude.
• An ability to be flexible, responsive, and timely.

Start Date: Immediate. Competitive salary plus excellent benefits.

Please send cover letter, resume, and self-written English writing sample immediately to Li Xin, Finance and Office Manager, The Energy Foundation—Beijing Office, CITIC Building, Room 2403, No. 19 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Beijing 100004. Email: [email protected]

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.