Finance Accounting Manager

SO, WHAT'S THE STORY?

Financial Accounting Manager is a key member in Japan Finance team. The role ensures accurate accounting recording and reporting in accordance with IFRS by utilizing ERP in efficient manner as a Key

User & a trainer. The scope includes internal control and compliance management liaising with APAC / HQ

finance teams. He or she owns the accounting processes and proactively seek for opportunities to gain

operational excellence by improving efficiency in the day-to-day operations. Smooth communication with

other function is expected to ensure the related processes.

THE GIG

・General accounting and internal control

- Lead local accounting team to ensure periodic closing, Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly, with timely

report submission

- Ensure accurate accounting transactions according to IFRS and Group policy

- Lead and ensure internal / external audit when it’s conducted

- Maintain and update internal control environment

・Tax and Treasury

- Monitor and control cashflow according to Group policy

- Control credit limit management according to Group policy

- Ensure Tax filing (Corporate, Fixed asset, Consumption tax etc)

・Process improvement

- Actas akey user of ERP system (Microsoft D365) and a trainer

- Own accounting processes and seek for areas to improve efficiency

- Liaise with other functions such as Retail / Operation team to ensure transactions in accordance

with Group internal control policy

・Others

- Collaborate on ad-hock and team projects in finance and with other departments

- Coach / train staff members of Accounting team

- Willing to conduct hands-on work when necessary

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APAR

• Native level Japanese skill, and capability to communicate in English with UK and APAC office.
• At least 5-8 years of experiences in Accounting functions with good understanding of Accounting principles.
• Nissho-boki 1st or equivalent qualification is plus.
• Prior experience in ERP systems (Microsoft D365 is an advantage)
• Excellent skill in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Good team player with excellent communication skill
• Ability to work with speed and flexibility with accuracy under time pressure
• Prior experience in Retail business is an advantage
• Willingness to learn / expand knowledge with proactive manner
• Hands-on, responsible, independent, self-motivated
• Attention to detail.

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