Finance & Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Finance & Accounting Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of management experience in finance or accounting, with a strong background in cost accounting, financial reporting, and ERP systems. You will play a crucial role in overseeing financial operations, consolidating reports, ensuring compliance, and managing system implementations. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with experience in liaising with international teams, particularly in Japan.

Key Responsibilities:

Management Reporting:

• Consolidate and review financial reports from various departments to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare detailed expense breakdowns with accompanying commentaries for management review.
• Respond to HQ requests regarding expatriate billing, monthly expense queries, and revenue analysis.
  

Operational Reporting:

• Oversee the costing breakdown for the warehouse (GDC) and ensure accuracy.
• Review and verify wholesales invoices and check GTO reports.
• Perform payment checks to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Monitor and report on actual cash flow versus forecasted cash flow.
• Conduct inventory costing checks to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Verify AP invoices and ensure timely processing.
• Monitor and report on Finance & Store Development KPIs.

Periodic Responsibilities (Quarterly & Bi-Annual):

• Prepare and consolidate the quarterly report.
• Oversee quarterly closing provisions and tax, ensuring proper accounting treatment.
• Conduct checks on slow-moving inventory and report findings.
• Manage the bi-annual budget revision process and ensure accuracy in budget adjustments.
• Perform stock take adjustments based on inventory counts.
  

System Implementation & Management:

• Lead the implementation of a new accounting ERP system, ensuring alignment with company needs.
• Collaborate with the global finance team on system standardization and implementation across regions.
  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Manage budget revisions once the approval process is complete.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of operational monthly reports (opening and closing).
• Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly management reports to key stakeholders.
  

Requirements:

• Experience:

・At least 2 years of management experience in finance or accounting, ideally within a foreign-owned or Japanese-listed company or its group.
・Experience in accounting audits, tax calculations, and GST/CIT filings.
・Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with general accounting, FP&A, and cost accounting (especially cost accounting).

• Skills & Knowledge:

・Proficiency in cost accounting and the ability to perform detailed cost breakdowns.
・Experience in liaising and reporting to teams in Japan is highly preferred.
・Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools is beneficial.

• Education:

・A degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent qualification is a plus).