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About the Role
The Associate Director, Finance Japan will lead US GAAP financial reporting, quarter-end and year-end closing processes, and support Japan statutory, tax, SOX, and regulatory reporting. This role partners with key finance teams to ensure accurate and controlled reporting across multiple bases and acts as a key liaison with regulators and business leaders.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate US GAAP month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting processes for Japan business.
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting packages.
- Support accounting controls and financial integrity across US GAAP, JSTAT, and tax reporting processes.
- Ensure adherence with Japan statutory accounting requirements and RGA accounting policies.
- Prepare and analyze US GAAP results and management reporting for stakeholders.
- Identify improvements to financial reporting and management systems.
- Oversee and review SOX scope, compliance, risks, and controls for Japan business operations.
- Collaborate with the actuarial valuation team to understand business performance trends and implications.
- Work with valuation, finance, auditors, administration, and compliance teams to ensure strong collaboration and understanding of finance processes.
- Maintain understanding and controls over business flow and expenses recharge process for accurate tax reporting.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of differences and reconciliations among US GAAP, JSTAT, and Tax reporting bases.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Actuarial Science.
- Minimum 10 years of Accounting/Finance experience, preferably in reinsurance or the life insurance industry.
- Experience in viewing the business strategically with the ability to influence future business development.
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in US GAAP reporting.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to build professional relationships across various departments and disciplines.
- High level of personal accountability and integrity.
- High oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Highly advanced ability to investigate, analyze, and solve complex analytic, financial, and business problems.
- Highly advanced ability to adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines, and stressful conditions.
- Ability to foster a teamwork and customer service-focused environment.
Skills
- US GAAP reporting
- Japan statutory accounting
- Tax reporting
- SOX controls
- Financial reporting
- Management reporting
- Financial planning
- Budgeting
- Risk management
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Associate Director
- Minimum 10 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Benefits
- Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
- Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
- Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.
About the Company
- RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration.
- A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies.
- The only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions.
- Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.
Equal Opportunity
- We use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process.
- This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot.
- AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions.
- Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.