Senior Accountant, Finance Operation

The Senior Accountant, Finance Operations will report to Controller, Finance Operations in our Tokyo office.  The role will primarily be responsible for accounting and tax operations for Wind projects throughout development, financing, construction, and operational phases.

This position is also generally responsible for the day-to-day operational functions for all local entities in Japan, various corporate administrative tasks and other support activities related to accounting, tax, AP, treasury, and cash management under the supervision and collaboration with the Accounting, Tax, and Treasury teams in Invenergy’s Chicago, USA office.

You will work with the external service providers to provide oversight of accounting operation and tax filing and support Asset Manager/Finance team in overseeing compliance and management of financed projects.  In the event the accounting and tax operations are brought in-house in the future, you would be responsible for managing the transition and management of these project activities.

Individual must be a self-starter, well organized, possess excellent computer skills, be able to multi-task and enjoy the challenge of taking on new and exciting opportunities.  

Job Description
 

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements to verify account balances for accuracy and reasonableness
• Perform reconciliation workbooks to support balance sheet and income statement balances and activity
• Ensure accuracy of all general ledger information for all assigned projects’ chart of accounts
• Work with auditor to support the fieldwork, internal control, risk assessment, prepare annual audit work papers and audit financial statement
• Review and execute tax filings and regulatory filings
• Support the internal coordination for the various project issues, working closely with colleagues in Asset management, Project Manager, Portfolio Finance, Development, Insurance, and International Finance Operations, as well as with external stake holders (including investors, JV partners, lenders, utility, EPC contractors, O & M provider, insurance broker, regulatory authorities, etc.)
• Contribute to development of accounting policies and procedures in Japan, in compliance with Invenergy group policy & procedure
• Assist Project teams in forecasting, processing, and tracking funding and disbursement requirements and in performing cost allocation processes.
• Review PO requisition/approval process including validation with supporting documents and reconciliation to invoice and payment records, ensure the compliance with Invenergy policy
• Responding to information request for the project acquisition/sales transactions and the formation of project finance
• Developing process improvements and greater efficiency within the department, and corporate administrative support as needed

Required Experience and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Accounting and Tax experience at a multinational company  
• Existing understanding and expertise in Japanese GAAP
• Working knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP is a plus  
• Business level of English, both written and oral, is required
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Responsible, dependable, and possessing an exceptional work ethics
• Ability to adhere to monthly, quarterly, and annual department driven deadlines
• Ability to concisely present information on complex financial matters to senior management
• Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office skills is required
• Intrinsically motivated with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration
• Oracle ERP experience is a plus
• Industry experience at renewable energy, construction, real estate development, or asset management is a plus
• CPA, or equivalent professional qualification is a plus
• Understanding of TK/GK structure and project finance is a plus
• Financial analyst experience is a plus (e.g. variance / trend analysis with actual/budget/historical results)