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About the Role

This role is responsible for managing a wide range of accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, tax compliance, internal controls, and cash flow management. The position also involves collaborating with regional and headquarters finance teams, and potentially leading a finance team.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work closely with APAC Finance and HQ Finance teams on monthly and annual reporting, consolidation package submissions, budget and forecast exercises, financial controlling initiatives, and ad hoc finance projects.
• Ensure timely submission of required reports and compliance with Group deadlines.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members.
• Set performance objectives and conduct performance evaluations.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance function.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Skills

• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger (GL)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Fixed Assets
• Intercompany Transactions
• Cash Management
• Financial Closing
• Journal Entries
• Accruals
• Reconciliations
• Account Analyses
• Management Reporting
• Statutory Financial Statements
• Japanese GAAP (JP-GAAP)
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Business Performance Reviews
• Profitability Improvement
• Operational Efficiency
• Tax Compliance
• Corporate Income Tax
• Consumption Tax
• Withholding Tax
• Fixed Asset Tax
• Corporate Inhabitant Tax
• Enterprise Tax
• Tax Filings
• Statutory Filings
• Government Reporting
• Japanese Accounting Standards
• Tax Regulations
• Internal Controls
• Financial Governance
• Group Finance Policies
• Internal Audits
• External Audits
• Risk Management
• Documentation
• Record Retention
• Cash Flow Management
• Liquidity Management
• Accounts Receivable Aging
• Credit Management
• Customer Credit Reviews
• Vendor Payments
• Employee Payments
• Tax Payments
• Intercompany Payments
• APAC Finance Collaboration
• HQ Finance Collaboration
• Consolidation
• Financial Controlling
• Ad hoc Finance Projects
• Team Leadership
• Coaching
• Performance Management
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Excel
• SAP
• ERP Systems

Experience Level

• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.