Finance Manager- Japan

  • Full-time
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Tokyo, Japan

What You Will Do

  • Manage and streamline AR, AP and reporting process flow for Japan local operations and / or via remote teams
  • Assimilate the Group standard processes to local invoicing, finance and collections and identify the best practice
  • Liaise with Asset Managers, Accountants and Owners to build a robust, scalable reporting framework
  • Liaise with Tax Advisors, Government Authorities and Auditors (Japanese GAAP, IFRS) to optimize tax position and fulfill periodic reporting requirements
  • Assist Japan local team as a business partner to facilitate business growth
  • Manage cash flow reports, management reports and budget tracking reports
  • Fulfill reporting requirements for various stakeholders including investor and lender and internal management team

  • Manage a team of junior finance staffs and report to Japan general manager


What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance related disciplines
  • Professional qualification of recognized accounting bodies
  • Strong understanding of Japan tax and accounting regulations
  • Proficiency in Excel / Google sheet is a must
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in written and verbal English (TOEIC 750+) and Japanese (N2 Level Minimum, N1 Level Preferred).
  • Nissho Boki Certification desired (Japanese Accounting Certification, any level)
  • 8 years of relevant experience in financial & management reporting with 3 years in a managerial capacity
  • Well-organized with a strong sense of responsibility and ability to handle multi-tasks
  • Mature, independent, able to communicate and interact with people at all levels 
  • Hungry to work in a rapidly-growing environment


What We Offer

  • A dynamic startup environment with career progression
  • Experience in working with overseas teams
  • Great platform to perform and learn for the best
  • Bottomless artisanal coffee, tea and draft beer daily
  • Apple technology equipment 
  • Flexible working locations throughout Tokyo with competitive salary


Interested talents please send a full resume with your current and expected salary by clicking "Apply Now".

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