Finance Manager, CN

About Airwallex

Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 150,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.

Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 1,800 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$6.2 billion and backed by world-leading investors including Visa, Airtree, Blackbird, Sequoia, DST Global, Greenoaks, Salesforce Ventures, Lone Pine, and Square Peg, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.

Attributes We Value

We hire successful builders with founder-like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role-related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles. You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor.

You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end-to-end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. If that sounds like you, let’s build what’s next.

About the Role: As a key member of Airwallex China Finance team, the Finance Manager will lead financial operations, drive process automation, and ensure compliance with local regulations. This role requires hands-on expertise in accounting, tax operation, and financial reporting, with a focus on operational excellence in a fast-paced fintech or internet environment. You will collaborate cross-functionally to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and deliver accurate financial insights to support business growth.

Responsibilities:

1. Review financial statements, regulatory filings, and statutory compliance.

2. Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors for audits and tax filings.

3. Improve financial controls and reporting processes to reduce errors and increase efficiency.

4. Lead filing of China tax returns, including transfer pricing documentation.

5. Design and implement tax-efficient structures aligned with business goals.

6. Advise on tax implications of product launches, cross-border deals and other business activities.

7. Drive system automation initiatives to optimize finance operations and achieve efficiency.

8. Mentor and lead finance team to deliver high-quality outputs.

9. Take up ad hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or related field; China CPA/ACCA or equivalent certification.

2. 5+ years of progressive experience in internet industries finance/accounting, preferably within payment or fintech.

3. Deep knowledge of US GAAP, tax regulations, and tax optimization strategies.

4. Strong communicator with fluency in both English and Mandarin (written and spoken).

5. Ability to thrive under pressure, prioritize tasks, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

6. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); data analysis skills (e.g., Power BI/SQL) are a plus.

7. Big 4 auditing experience is plus

Equal opportunity

Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters.  Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s).  Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary. If you are approached by someone claiming to represent Airwallex, please verify with our team.