Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking to take the next step in your career with a leading global financial institution? We are seeking a Vice President (VP) to lead financial governance, regulatory reporting, and control frameworks within a dynamic investment banking environment.
Based in Tokyo, you will play a strategic role in ensuring financial reporting accuracy, strengthening governance, and supporting key business decisions. Working closely with senior management and global stakeholders, you'll drive finance transformation initiatives while contributing to the continued growth of a world-class financial services organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the financial close process, financial controls, and reporting activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Oversee financial and regulatory reporting for both local and global stakeholders in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Strengthen financial governance by enhancing control frameworks, risk management, and accounting processes.
- Partner with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams to resolve financial issues and provide strategic decision support.
- Drive finance transformation initiatives through automation, process optimisation, and continuous improvement.
- Lead audit coordination, tax compliance, and strategic finance projects across the finance function.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory reporting requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Extensive experience in Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Accounting, or Finance within the financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of Japanese GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards.
- Experience preparing financial and regulatory reports within a regulated financial institution.
- Proven experience strengthening financial controls, governance, and reporting frameworks.
- Experience working with audit, tax, and finance transformation initiatives.
- Experience within investment banking, securities, or broader financial services is highly desirable.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Collaborative team player who works effectively across multiple business functions.
- Ability to influence decision-making and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Intermediate to Business Level
- English: Intermediate to Business Level
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Understanding of financial products, capital markets, and investment banking operations.
- Experience working within multinational financial institutions.
- Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements in Japan.
- Experience with finance automation, transformation, and process improvement initiatives.
- Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent are advantageous.
About the Company
Our client is a leading global financial services institution with a strong international presence and a reputation for excellence across the investment banking industry. You'll work alongside highly respected market specialists while gaining direct exposure to senior leadership within a collaborative, high-performance environment.
The organisation is committed to investing in technology, business growth, and employee career development, offering outstanding opportunities for long-term professional advancement.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits.
- Work closely with senior management in a globally recognised financial institution.
- Lead high-impact financial reporting, governance, and transformation initiatives.
- Exposure to complex financial products and international finance operations.
- Flexible working arrangements including remote work, flex time, casual dress, minimal overtime, and side business opportunities.
- Excellent career development and leadership opportunities within a growing global organisation.
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