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Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Close
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the Japan entity including general ledger, AP and AR
Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with US-GAAP and J-GAAP
Perform balance sheet reconciliation
Manage intercompany accounting, including recording of transactions, reconciliations, and settlements with foreign related entities
Reporting
Review all reporting requirement to HQ including forecast of balance sheet accounts, fixed assets rollforward
Treasury
Oversee treasury functions including cash flow forecasting, currency conversion, overseas payment and foreign exchange transactions through close working with corporate treasury team
Manage banking relationships and bank account administration, including payments of employee expenses, vendor and payroll payment
Review employee expense reports and review and approve vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
Payroll
Oversee payroll-related accounting and ensure accurate, compliant processing in coordination with HR and external service providers
Manage external payroll service provider
Manage accounting entries for retirement pension both in DB and DC plan through co-working with external service provider
Oversee payment process of
Tax
Collaboration with local tax manager for preparation of consumption tax filing package, corporate income tax filing package.
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Oversee customs clearing process and keep close communication channel with Yokohama customs office
Co-work with local tax manager for preparation of hard closing and statutory financial statements
Compliance
Ensure compliance with corporate and local policies, accounting standards, and applicable local statutory regulations
Support internal audit team for SOX compliance and internal audit procedure
Lead entire external audit procedure with team and head office
Operations & Systems
Drive improvement of process and systems
Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team through people management process
Requirements
Experience
+15 years of hands-on experience in finance and accounting area
Practical expertise across financial close and reporting, with proven management experience
Experience working in a multinational company
Proven people management experience, including leading and developing accounting team
Hard Skills
Hands-on experience with US-GAAP and J-GAAP close and reporting is required
Hands-on experience with intercompany accounting and transfer pricing
Hands-on experience with treasury and bank management (cash management as inbound and outbound, banking relationships, and FX transactions)
Hands-on experience with full scope of payroll operations including managing external service provider
Hands-on experience with SAP, system implementation and migration, finance transformation, system roll out projects
Strong analytical skills and understanding of policy compliance, with a track record of ensuring adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements
Languages & Soft Skills
Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English is required for communication with HQ and local stakeholders
Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a multinational organization, working across diverse functions, time zones, and both local and HQ stakeholders
A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
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