Finance operation manager

Main Job Objective

Ensure our book is maintained properly in a timely manner with Finance Senior Manager

• Co-work with MSP (Managed Service Provider, a/k/a shared service center) located outside Japan to make sure our financial operations are processed properly
• Perform trouble shooting of the financial operation related issues with stakeholders such as Global Team, MSP, and local Finance Team
• Improve efficiency of financial operations
• Maintain right level of internal control over financial reporting

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reporting to the global headquarters
• Review monthly closing to ensure all the revenue and expenses are booked properly, supporting Finance Senior Manager
• Be responsible for General Accounting, Account Receivables, Account Payables, Travel and Entertainment, Fixed Assets, Treasury, and etc., co-working with MSP. Supervise MSP as needed
• Lead or support so that we would have appropriate internal controls over financial reporting, including inventory counts
• Other ad hoc work and reports

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor degree in accounting or related / or relevant accounting experience
• Knowledge and experience of ERP system
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in EXCEL
• Communication skills in both Japanese and English
• Problem solving skills
• Adaptability and being open-minded for changes
• Self leadership
• Attention to details

Experience

• 5 years working experience on relevant position especially on bookkeeping and / or financial analysis

Qualification / Others

• US or JP CPA preferred
• Experience in SAP / Hyperion -preferred
• Potential to be a people manager (currently no direct reporting line is expected)