Finance Manager

What You Can Expect :

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• •Manage the full spectrum of accounting functions including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and cash management.
• •Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing.
• •Prepare journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• •Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses.
• •Prepare monthly management reports and reporting packages for Regional and Headquarters.
• •Prepare annual statutory financial statements and quarterly reporting under Japanese GAAP (JP-GAAP).
• •Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records and reporting.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Partnering

• •Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes in cooperation with local management and regional finance teams.
• •Conduct variance analysis and provide financial insights to management.
• •Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and business performance reviews.
• •Provide recommendations to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and financial performance.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• •Manage all tax-related matters, including:
• •Corporate Income Tax
• •Consumption Tax
• •Withholding Tax
• •Fixed Asset Tax
• •Corporate Inhabitant Tax and Enterprise Tax

• •Coordinate with external tax advisors for tax filings and compliance requirements.
• •Support all statutory filings and government reporting requirements.
• •Ensure compliance with Japanese accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.

Internal Control, Audit & Risk Management

• •Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial governance processes.
• •Ensure compliance with Group finance policies and reporting requirements.
• •Support internal audits and coordinate external audit activities.
• •Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• •Ensure proper documentation and retention of accounting records.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• •Monitor cash flow and liquidity position.
• •Review and manage accounts receivable aging and collection activities.
• •Support credit management and customer credit reviews.
• •Manage payment processes for vendors, employees, taxes, and intercompany transactions.

Regional & Headquarters Collaboration

• •Work closely with APAC Finance and HQ Finance teams on:
• •Monthly and annual reporting
• •Consolidation package submissions
• •Budget and forecast exercises
• •Financial controlling initiatives
• •Ad hoc finance projects

Ensure timely submission of required reports and compliance with Group deadlines.

Team Leadership

• •Lead, coach, and develop finance team members.
• •Set performance objectives and conduct performance evaluations.
• •Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance function.

What You Bring:

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• •Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• •Minimum 5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• •Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and Japanese tax regulations.
• •Experience handling monthly and annual closing processes independently.
• •Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English.
• •Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.

Preferred

• •Nissho Bookkeeping Test (Level 2 or above).
• •CPA, Tax Accountant qualification, or equivalent professional certification.
• •Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, transportation, or multinational companies.
• •Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• •Prior people management experience.

Competencies

• •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• •High level of integrity and accountability
• •Business partnering mindset
• •Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• •Ability to work in a multinational environment
• •Proactive and hands-on approach
• •Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines