Senior Accountant

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Pico International Ltd is looking for a self-motivated, financially savvy and detailed
Senior Accountant to be responsible for the financial analysis and finance and
accounting operations of the company.

The ideal candidate is to support our office staff to ensure we have a healthy
financial situation at all times. You will be responsible for overall accounting and
finance matters as well as creating management-level reports.

The successful candidate for this role should possess excellent communication
skills and have prior experience in ERP systems, book-keeping and financial
analysis. You will play a key role in supporting the agency through financial matters
(eg. hedging / cashflow) to help the agency achieve the overall growth objectives.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and
  journal entries
• Coordinate and work with corporate finance teams (based in HK) to
  complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines
• Use computerized accounting systems effectively
• Generate financial reports and statements to Managers for review
• Analyse financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions
• Monitor expenditures, analyse revenues and determine budget variances
  and report the same to management
• Respond to accounting inquiries for management in a timely fashion
• Guide and nurture other accountants when needed
• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and
  preparing requested documentation
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies
  and regulations
• Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures

• At least 5 years of working experience
• At least 3 - 5+ years of experience effectively in accounting/finance
• Ability to work under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills, multi-task and ability to follow-up
• Must be fluent in spoken and written Japanese and English
• Candidate must have a valid working permit in Japan

Functional Competencies

• Self-starter with a hands-on approach
• Resilient with a dare-to-be-different mentality
• Innovative
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration
• Business Acumen
• Brand Focus
• Global Perspective