Responsibilities

About TikTok U.S. Data Security
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security ("USDS") is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.

Team Intro
About the team:
The Accounting and Reporting function owns the general ledger accounting and oversees the month to end closing procedures. They work across various accounting projects, providing technical support and ensuring all statutory requirements are compliant, including preparation of financial statements and liaison with external auditors.

In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting Expertise: Manage relationships with external accounting service providers, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of monthly/quarterly reporting packages. Support monthly closing procedures and conduct quarterly reconciliations. Prepare financial statements and liaise with external auditors, ensuring statutory audits are completed within agreed timelines.
- Compliance and Standards Adherence: Stay current with relevant accounting standards, applying group accounting policies, procedures, and internal control practices. Generate ad-hoc reports for applicable regulators and Group Finance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Provide support for quality control functions, ensuring adherence to appropriate accounting standards.
- Technical Proficiency: Apply in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS, understanding its implications on financial reporting. Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting purposes.
- ERP Systems Management: Utilize experience with large ERP accounting and reporting systems, preferably Oracle and HFM, to streamline financial processes and reporting accuracy.
- Independent Work and Attention to Detail: Demonstrate self-direction, motivation, and a strong ability to learn, enabling independent completion of tasks with meticulous attention to detail. Thrive in a fast-paced, environment, managing tasks efficiently and effectively. Ability to analyze complex accounting issues and process inefficiencies and recommend possible solutions.
-Communication and Collaboration: Exhibit strong collaborative communication skills, fostering teamwork and ensuring seamless coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in finance or accounting.
- Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of U.S. GAAP and IFRS and its application in financial reporting.
- Personal Qualities: Self-directed, self-motivated, and possessing a strong learning ability. Ability to work independently with meticulous attention to detail, even in high-pressure situations.
- Communication Skills: Strong and collaborative communicator, capable of effective interaction with stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Qualifications: CPA preferred.
- Professional Experience: Public accounting experience preferred, supplemented by in-house experience in the TMT industry.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes. Experience with large ERP accounting and reporting systems, particularly Oracle and HFM, is highly desirable.

D&I Statement
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Accommodation Statement
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/ktJP6

Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.