Senior External Relations Manager - Regional (China)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:  

• Strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to understand and synthesize complex technical issues and present them in user-friendly messages or through visual representations.
• Crisis communication, risk and reputation management and planning skills
• Knowledge of the financial services, accounting, government, media landscape in assigned markets
• Demonstrated experience working with senior executives and collaborating across an organization to achieve desired results, including creating executive level leadership on communications programs
• Experience with working across multiple stakeholders to create and deliver external relations programmes and represent the organisation as a spokesperson in external relations forums
• Experience in directing others in scanning multiple media channels  
• Experience working with media through a variety of channels
• Experience in leading crisis communication and reputation issues management 
• Communications and PR Agency selection and management
• Experience of working concurrently with multiple stakeholders and managing relationships
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills such as preparing presentations, writing speeches, articles and scripts
• Excellent verbal communication skills with experience in presenting information to groups and individuals
• Stakeholder management skills with demonstrated experience working with senior executives and collaborating across an organization to achieve desired results
• Strong working knowledge of the media, extensive established media contacts, and demonstrated ability to interface effectively with them at the national and grassroots levels
• Expert level knowledge of relevant trends within the profession; understands who to broadcast to internally and externally
• Experience in directing others in scanning multiple media channels  
• Knowledge regulatory/governing environment
• Deadline oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Cision or other media relations databases

Required Experience, Qualifications & Education: 

• Fluency in English (oral and written) required
• Fluency in local language based on location
• 7+ year demonstrable experience in public relations and communications in a corporate or agency environment

Preferred Experience, Qualifications & Education:  

• Experience in working in the Accounting, Finance or Financial Services sectors
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• 10 years demonstrable experience in public relations and communications in a corporate or agency environment

Why Work for Us?
At The Association, you are part of a global, diverse and talented group of colleagues. You have opportunities to innovate and collaborate in a leading organization that impacts individuals and businesses. You’ll have opportunities to progress while enjoying an exciting work environment that supports and celebrates individual achievement, development and professional satisfaction.

Together, we will lead the most influential body of professional accountants and create the future of the global accounting profession.

We offer competitive benefits, PTO, flexible working principles, and a supportive, collaborative team environment.