Manager - Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting

You will mainly perform the following tasks while communicating with many relevant departments, including the parent company team:

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes and reporting to the parent company
• Tax-related tasks
• Audit responses (including internal controls and improvements in accounting practices)
• Process development and accounting treatment review for new businesses
• Accounts receivable management, fixed asset management, and other accounting-related tasks
• Troubleshooting accounting system issues and collaborating with the IT department for system improvements

Stakeholders

• You will discuss and build new processes and review accounting treatments in collaboration with relevant departments.
• You will communicate with the Financial Director of business divisions regarding accounting treatments and budgets.
• Reporting and addressing queries to the parent company’s finance department.
• You will respond to audits from the internal audit department, external auditors, and the parent company’s audit team.
• You will work with the global finance team to analyze the current situation and explore the most effective improvements for problem-solving.
• Other necessary communication and coordination with relevant departments as required.

• At least 10 years of accounting/finance experience in a corporate environment (with IFRS or Japanese GAAP as applicable).
• Experience in accounting processing using accounting systems.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to take initiative in new challenges.
• The ability to think from various perspectives, not constrained by existing methods.
• Team player with good cooperation skills and a personality geared toward achieving team goals.
• Business-level proficiency in English (both reading and writing).

Nice to Have

• CPA, tax accountant, or USCPA qualification is preferred.
• Experience with accounting processing in SAP or Oracle ERP systems, or related systems.
• Recent work experience using English.
• Experience with accounting system implementations or process improvements.

Required Qualification

• Nissho Bookkeeping Level 2 or equivalent knowledge.

​​​​​​- OVERTIME WORK (​時間外労働): Yes 
- AVERAGE MONTHLY OT (残業月平均):  0 - 30   hrs (Depending on the timing) 
- SOCIAL INSURANCE (加入保険): 健康保険、厚生年金、雇用保険、労災保険
- HOLIDAYS (休日): 土、日、祝日
- OTHER (その他):  Work from home up to 3 days a week. Minimal Overtime. 

Our Client is a leader in the entertainment industry.