Finance Controller / IT Division Manager（Japan Head of Finance）

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Job details

Company overview

Our Client is a leading global manufacturer of adhesive tape.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the full spectrum of management reporting & business partnering functions of JPN. This includes timely & accurate management reporting, supporting JPN management team in improving financial performance through sound analytics, review work processes/ controls and identify areas for improvement. This role is in charge of the financial statutory accounting, tax, audit and compliance matters of JPN entity. In addition, this role is in charge of the local IT matters
 Main responsibilities:

• Financial Management Reporting of JPN
  • In-charge of management consolidation of JPN financials
  • Monitor and provide sound & timely analytics to JPN management team for business decisions and drive business performance.
  • To handle all reporting requirements of Regional and Corporate HQs
  • Work with both Corporate, Regional Finance & Controlling team as well as respective functional/business teams to meet the reporting requirements
  • Monthly/quarterly/Annual
  •  regional and corporate reports
•  Budgeting & Forecasting Process
  • Key coordinator for JPN annual budgeting and regular forecasting process 
  • Work closely with JPN team to map out key plans, understand upcoming market outlook and underlying business assumptions for financial projections
  • Perform analysis, review and understand the variances as required. 
  • Work with both Corporate, Regional Finance & Controlling team as well as respective functional/business teams as part of the support to the budget and forecast process
  • Annual budget/ABP
  • Regular forecasts
  • Financial Mid Term Planning (FMTP)
• Business Controlling & Partnering (JPN)
  • Work with JPN management team as well as regional/ cross functional teams for JPN strategy development and execution. 
  • Work closely with JPN management team to support sales growth. This includes (but not limited to) monitoring key sales drivers, price increase initiatives, sales efficiency & project pipelines. 
  • Monitor and provide analysis of JPN productivity indicators like DIO, DSO etc
  • Review work processes & procedures of various JPN entities, identify areas of improvements and rectify internal control weaknesses
  • Perform ad-hoc business and/or sensitivity analysis as and when required.
  • Business controlling reports 
• Financial Accounting
  • In charge of all financial accounting matters for JPN entities
  • Ensure compliance with statutory audit and audit requirements in accordance with the local accounting standards of JPN entities
  • Timely preparation of statutory financial reports
  • Ensure all taxation and legislative statutory requirements are complied with at all times for all JPN entities
  • Implement internal control safeguards and ensure compliance of financial policies and procedures
  • Oversee finance team located in JPN
  • Accounting, Statutory, tax and legal compliance
• Legal matter process management
  • Risk management of external contracts
  • Business license (rep office & legal entity) registration process etc
  • Analyze the risk and propose the counter proposal for external contract collaborating with related law firms
  • Lead the entire process of the registration of rep office and legal entities
•  IT Management
  • Ensure that within the FiCo/Operations/CS team is a responsible lead contact point for IT matters for Japan.
  • Ensure and manage operational Liaising with Regional/Corporate IT and local external IT vendor for any IT related matters for Japan.
  • Manage and ensure an operational contact liaison point for IT matters.
• Team management
  • Leads, encourages and motivates team members in their sphere of responsibility as well as target setting, appraisal and development plan
  • High performing, cohesive and motivated team
  • Minimize staff turnover
• Ad-hoc Projects
  • Provide financial analysis and support for Projects / initiatives as and when required.
  • Project / Initiative basis 
  • Internal and External audits

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• A recognized Degree in Accountancy / Certified Public Accountant / Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional qualification with at least 8-10 years relevant experience and proven track record in a progressive MNC.
• Familiar with accounting standards of Japan is a must.
• ERP knowledge and experiences required, SAP exposure will be advantageous.
• Strong in Microsoft Office Application, particularly MS Excel and MS Power point
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Good sense of business acumen and business partnering
• Hands on and willing to deal with details
• Resourcefulness and ability to work in matrix structure
• Ability to work with tight timelines
• Communication and interpersonal Skills
• Team player

Preferred qualifications:

•  IFRS closing experience is preferred.

Salary

10 - 14 million yen

Location

Tokyo