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About the Role
The Accounting Manager, based in Tokyo, will lead the financial accounting, treasury, and tax functions for ZIJ and ZFPJ entities. This role involves managing month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare financial statements, statutory accounts, and regulatory reports in compliance with local and group requirements.
- Perform monthly and annual variance analysis, providing insights into business performance and financial results.
- Oversee treasury operations, including cash management and cash flow reporting, while ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Manage all tax-related matters, including corporate tax, consumption tax, enterprise tax, BAPA, customs, and duties.
- Ensure accurate and timely tax filings and compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Provide shared service support and financial operations services for the ZGS business.
- Drive accounting and finance transformation projects, focusing on process improvement, standardisation, and operational excellence.
- Manage fixed assets and ensure effective asset control and accounting.
- Maintain strong internal controls, governance frameworks, and compliance standards across all finance activities.
- Coordinate and support internal and external financial and tax audits.
- Oversee trial balance management and general ledger account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Partner with New Zealand Finance and APAC Finance teams to standardise financial processes, reporting practices, and closing activities.
- Support cross-functional stakeholders and undertake additional responsibilities as reasonably assigned.
Requirements
- Finance related degree and minimum 5 years of finance and accounting experience within an international or multinational organisation.
- Fluency in Japanese and English to liaise with both local and NZ stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and Japanese GAAP, with hands-on experience applying accounting standards in a multinational environment.
- Experience supporting internal and external audits and working closely with auditors to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
- Proven experience preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns and managing tax compliance requirements.
- Solid understanding of treasury operations, cash flow management, banking systems, and payment processes.
- Experience using ERP and accounting systems, preferably SAP with hands-on knowledge of FI/CO modules.
- Strong systems aptitude with the ability to leverage technology to improve finance processes and controls.
- Strong understanding of accounting best practices, governance, and internal control frameworks.
- Well-organised and methodical, with strong planning and time management capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across functions and geographies.
- Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
Skills
- IFRS
- Japanese GAAP
- Corporate Tax
- Treasury Operations
- Cash Flow Management
- ERP Systems
- SAP FI/CO
- Internal Controls
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Compliance
- Audit Support
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
Location
- Tokyo
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum 5 years of finance and accounting experience
Education Level
- Finance related degree
Benefits
- Competitive overall remuneration package
- Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity
- FlexWELL flexible work ethos (WFH & the office)
- Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day)
- Two additional paid leave days for mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing (Boost Days)
- Health Insurance
- Pension Insurance
- Employment Insurance
About the Company
- Zespri is the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling in over 50 countries.
- We work with approximately 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies.
- We are dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.
- Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri.
- We are a passionate and mighty team of 850+ employees in 23 different locations globally.
- Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other.
- We want people who share our values of making it happen, creating real connections, and leaving a legacy.
- Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.
Equal Opportunity
- At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there.
- We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply.
- Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process by reaching out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@zespri.com.