Japan Finance Manager

Job Description

A new opportunity to take over the management of a newly formed finance team providing controllership and finance support to the business in Japan.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Manage a team responsible for all external financial reporting, including month end and annual statutory reporting and tax returns.
• Complete head office reporting using US accounting standards (USGAAP).
• Ensure the accuracy and control of accounting records and systems, working on projects to improve financial systems within the organisation.
• Support the implementation of firm-wide control initiative, including SOX methodologies .
• Work closely with the business to help them to interpret different accounting standards and how financial processes can be optimised to ensure the growth of the business.
• Manage relationships with regulators, external auditors and tax professionals.
• Establish an effective finance team after a large, firm-wide structural change, providing leadership and mentorship to junior finance members and helping them to remain focused during a transitional period.

Required skills

• Deep understanding of J GAAP and US GAAP accounting standards, including reporting requirements and technical accounting procedures.
• Ability to manage a small team within a complex change environment.
• Strong communication skills in Japanese (reading and writing) and English.

About our client
A global real estate company with a strong business in Japan.

Morgan McKinley Asia Pac is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.