Accounting Manager

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Job details

Company overview

We are a multinational corporation contributing to the field of life sciences, and we are a global leader in medical imaging. Continuously advancing, we relentlessly pursue innovative and sustainable technologies and solutions to push the boundaries of medical imaging. Our contrast agents are sold directly or indirectly in over 100 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, licensing agreements, and sales contracts. With high-quality products, we have established leading positions in key regions such as North America, China, and Europe.

Responsibilities

Effectively manage accounting, and tax related operations by supervising staff members.Responsible for ensuring compliance with local rules and regulations as well as Bracco group policies and controls. Main responsibilities:

• Conduct monthly and annual closing and provide relevant reports.
• Provide quarterly financial package to Milan HQ.
• Review and approve journals prepared by staff members.
• Perform Inventory and Cogs accounting.
• Manage company Reconciliation to maintain accuracy of balance sheet.
• Involved in and operate all accounting actions compliant to US/Japan GAAP and business practices.
• Oversee purchase-to-pay cycle for all operational payments, ensuring that adequate internal control is adhered to.
• Oversee order-to-cash cycle management including monthly billing, cash application, and necessary follow-ups.
• Monitor and forecast cash flows to ensure maintaining adequate level of fund considering expected cash inflows and outflows.
• Involved in filing tax returns and all statutory required document, coordinating activities with outside audit firms.
• Manage preparation and coordination of the annual accounts and the related external audit.
• Oversee credit exposure for distribution partners regardless existing or newly added.
• Manage, coach and develop talent in finance team and make the team function at its full potential.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• In-depth knowledge in finance, accounting, compliance, and tax.
• More than 3 years of experience in management position of finance in global companies operating in Japan.
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills both in Japanese and English.
• Can work both at hands-on and strategic levels.
• High degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Proficient with MS Office and any ERP systems (SAP, Oracle etc.).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good coaching skills.
• Business-level English both verbally and in writing.
• Self-starter with strong initiative, ownership, and accountability for business.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in a start-up and/or med-tech industry is preferred.
• Experience in ERP implementation is preferred.

Salary

9 - 12 million yen

Location

Tokyo