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Job ID : 1537447 Date Updated : May 1st, 2025
Legal Entity Controller

Legal Entity Controller - US Financial Institution

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

We are currently searching for a responsible and detail-oriented Legal Entity Controller, Associate for a well-respected entity within the Banking & Financial Services industry. The successful candidate will manage financial reports, ensure compliance with regulations, and contribute to our client's team in Tokyo.

Client Details

Our client is a large US organization in the Financial Services industry. Known for its well-established presence in Tokyo, it maintains a highly professional working environment and values integrity, commitment, and teamwork.

Description

* Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for entities in Japan, in JGAAP or USGAAP

* Analyze all proposed and existing products, services or businesses collaborating with Accounting and Regulatory Policy team, Legal and Compliance department and other relevant groups to avoid challenges in financial/regulatory audit

* Managing the required processes that support the Firm's legal entity governance and structure by executing policy and guidance

* Produce ad hoc deliverables and internal reporting for Firm Management

* Participate in various educational opportunities and update knowledge efficiently

Job Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • The opportunity to work in a professional and collaborative work environment.
  • A chance to grow your career in the Financial Services industry.
  • An inclusive company culture that values diversity.

If you believe you meet the requirements for this Legal Entity Controller, Associate role in Tokyo, we would like to hear from you. Apply today and make a difference in the Banking & Financial Services industry

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Tang Rea on +81368328606

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level No experience
Career Level Entry Level
Minimum English Level Fluent
Minimum Japanese Level Fluent
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

A successful Legal Entity Controller, Associate should have:

* Strong, data-oriented, and problem solving skills

* Ability and willingness to work with virtual teams across varying regions towards the achievement of common goals

* Aptitude for working in a swiftly changing, dynamic environment

* An understanding of at least one of the following areas: financial regulatory reporting, broker-dealer accounting in financial industry, audited financial statements with comprehensive footnotes or auditing financial statements

* Strong attention to details

* Excellent communication skills (Japanese and English proficiency preferred)

* Self-motivated personality with high standards for quality of work and accuracy

* Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

* University degree (BSc or BA) in accounting, finance, or a related discipline

* 5 years of work experience in a related field

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Investment Banking

Job Category

  • Banking and Financial Services > Investment Banking, M&A
  • Banking and Financial Services > Other (Banking and Financial Services)
  • Accounting and Finance > Corporate Finance, Financial Controller