Financial Controller

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting in management accounting, financial reporting and providing commercial and operational management information to support the Japan team
• Supporting the day-to-day running of Finance and providing insights to Japan business’s financial performance, risks and financial management
• Assisting in month-end closing and month-end reconciliation
• Contributing to process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting process
• Assisting in the tax and regulatory reporting requirements of local entities
• Contributing to building a scalable and efficient accounting and finance function
• Providing timely and effective support during the annual audit process and regulatory inquiries/inspections
• Supporting Treasury operations to Japan and Global Finance
• Assisting in management of accounts payable/accounts receivable operations and management of accounts payable vendor
• Assisting in relationship with tax advisor and inquiries form tax advisor

What you'll need:

• University degree in finance, economics or other relevant degrees
• 2+ years experience in Finance and Controlling functions, either with experience within a corporate or accounting firm
• Strong accounting knowledge, with J-GAAP or IFRS/FRS
• Excellent attention to details Positive attitude: ‘can do’ approach and willing to give everything a go from manual processing to larger projects
• Excellent organisation skills: ability to plan and organise work so that it is efficient and effective 
• Ability to comprehend and narrate financial records
• Good punctuality and time management skills
• Strong analytical skills and a hands on attitude
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Business level proficiency in English