Ensure activities comply with accounting policies and procedures, Japan GAAP and relevant accounting, legal and professional standards
Ensure adequate internal controls and SOX test work are in place with cross functioning with internal control manager and controller.
Ensure all internal & external reporting deadlines are met.
Ensure company assets and business risks are properly covered in line with group policies
Provide information to enable business managers and Finance organization to manage revenues and expenditures in line with company targets
Provide suggestions & financial information for management decisions
Knowledge/Skills
1.University degree, Finance/ Accounting degree preferred
2.Nissho 1st license or equivalent certification (e.g. US CPA, Japanese tax lawyer (Zeirishi) etc. ) is preferable. Also needs to be with very strong knowledge of IAS/GAAP in any case
3.Very Strong knowledge of internal controls and Tax related
4.Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
5.Excellent people management and communication skills, including written (and spoken) English and Japanese
Experiences
18+ Years post qualification experience of which at least 5+ years were in a similar finance role in Japanese Domestic company is most preferable.
Experience in Japanese multinational company, listed US/European multinational company, or in audit department of a big accounting firm is also preferable. .
2.3+ years line management experience
3.Experience in passing internal audits is preferred
4.Experience in leading Japanese tax audits is preferred
5.Experience in Sarbanes Oxley Act compliance is preferred
6.Experience in implementation of SAP is preferred
- Location: Tokyo
- Compensation: 10 to 12 million yen plus incentives
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