Key Responsibilities
- Partner with business and advise on day-to-day accounting and more complex accounting questions including and specially during change of business process. You will have access and may be supported by external consultant when needed.
- You will also be expected to liaise with commercial team on finance matter and provide ad hoc analysis to business and group when needed.
- Lead the entire audit process from planning to execution till final audit close and AFS sign-off.
- Prepare statutory financial statement according to IFRS and/or local GAAP requirements. You will have access to external consultants/advisors for complex treatments and disclosures.
- Lead and perform monthly financial book closing processes and ensure timely group reporting with good quality.
- Compute and post key provisions and accruals in alignment with business teams.
- Identify and lead improvement initiatives and process development in areas of responsibilities. Engage team members for unified efforts.
- Work with colleague from other parts of the word to share experience and support their transformation initiatives.
- Measure and follow up the quality and efficiency of global processes, KPI’s.
Desired Qualifications
- Fluent in English and Japanese languages (must have native level speaking and writing skills.
- Working experience with Japan accounting and finance environment is essential to this role.
- University degree in Finance & Accounting or equivalent (Formal Accounting Qualification will be an advantage).
- Around 8 years of experience in corporate/management accounting, preferably from automotive industry.
- Knowledge of finance processes and policies and ability to apply them in the daily work.
- Experience or knowledge of tax system and accounting practices in Asian markets will be a big advantage.
Competencies
- Must be self-motivated.
- Highly energetic with Can-Do mind-set
- Ability to keep deadlines in a complex environment
- Ability to plan and prioritize with a flexible and positive mind set
- Excellent communication and cooperation skills
- Ability to work independently towards fulfilling targets and realize agreed business benefits
- Willing and able to Travel
System competencies
- Proficient in Ms Excel and other Ms Office applications – Preferred.
- Experience and Expertise in SAP – Preferred.
- Working knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) – Preferred.
- Working knowledge of SharePoint – Preferred.
Desired Qualifications
- Fluent in English and Japanese languages (must have native level speaking and writing skills.
- Working experience with Japan accounting and finance environment is essential to this role.
- University degree in Finance & Accounting or equivalent (Formal Accounting Qualification will be an advantage).
- Around 8 years of experience in corporate/management accounting, preferably from automotive industry.
- Knowledge of finance processes and policies and ability to apply them in the daily work.
Experience or knowledge of tax system and accounting practices in Asian markets will be a big advantage.