■Working Flexibility
This company has flexible working conditions. Max 3 days work from home available so this is a great chance for those who require more flexibility (working parents, caregivers etc.) 

■Stable Business
Japan is a priority market for this company’s products due to the high demand. You can expect a stable environment to work in long term. 

■Low Volatility
The company has a high retention rate so this could be a great opportunity to learn from experienced peers and avoid increased workload.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Ensure these reports clearly reflect the financial status of the company, analyzing variations from budgets and forecasts.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and financial forecasting processes. Work with various department heads to prepare budgets and periodic forecasts, advising on financial planning and risk management.
• Ensure that local tax reporting requirements are performed with support from the tax consultant.
• Oversee the banking tasks at the entity, being the main point of contact for the core and local bank used.
• Review the local accounting tasks, confirming that adequate internal control procedures are in place.
• Take on the credit control tasks for the entity.
• Accommodate external audits and group internal audits, coordinating these tasks for the entity.
• Also lead tasks as annual self-assessment and risk assessment on instructions of the group internal control function.
• Review and approve the Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly reporting in the group reporting system.
• Proactively report the financial result to the Regional Business Controller and Regional General
• Manager, supporting in the preparation for divisional business reviews.
• Perform periodical review of the Balance Sheet Reconciliation.
• As needed participate in ad-hoc projects such as for investment applications or system implementations.
• Manage three staff.

Requirements

• Solid background in Finance / Accounting (+5 years). Earlier experience in business control a merit.
• Experience of working in an international environment and with group reporting.
• Experience in people management (and management of staff).
• Experience of ERP systems and ERP roll-outs a merit.
• Strong general accounting skills, being well acquired to both Japanese accounting standards and knowledge in IFRS.
• Strong English skills, for communication both orally and written.