Senior Accountant at Intuitive in Taipei, TAIWAN, tw

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Tax, Statutory Compliance & Internal Controls:
  • Safeguard local regulatory compliance and internal controls by delivering accurate and timely statutory reporting including GUI processing, VAT, withholding tax filings, and local reports in full alignment with established policies and control frameworks.
• Expense & Policy Review:
  • Responsible for reviewing T&E claims and AP invoices to ensure accurate booking, timely processing, and full alignment with company policies and Taiwan tax regulations
• General Ledger & Month-End Close:
  • Execute month-end/quarter-end closing activities on time and accuracy.
• System Administration & Support:
  • As you grow into the role and based on project priorities, you will progressively step in as the system administrator for key financial platforms (such as Concur and Coupa). This involves managing master data maintenance, tier-1 troubleshooting and functional enhancement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner closely with local, regional, and global finance stakeholders, including Corporate Accounting, Tax, Treasury and etc.
• Process Optimization, Strategic Projects & Ad-Hoc Support:
  • Drive or support finance transformation, process improvement, automation, and system enhancement initiatives. Partner with local and global stakeholders to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support scalable business growth.

Qualifications

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Tax, Accounting, or Finance is required. CPA qualification is preferred.
• Professional Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a multinational company is required.
  • Experience with Big 4 accounting firms is strong plus.
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP FI is required) and expense/procurement tools (Concur, Coupa).
• Language Skills:
  • Professional working proficiency in written and spoken English is required to collaborate with global stakeholders.
• Core Competencies:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Proactive self-starter with a quick learning curve and the ability to work independently.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, acting as a collaborative team player who supports peers and drives process improvements.
  • Embraces digital technologies, AI-enabled tools, and continuous improvement opportunities while maintaining strong accounting judgment, data integrity, and control awareness.

Additional Information

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.