Lead the establishment and day-to-day running of the finance function for the Japanese entity, serving as the primary finance contact for the local leadership team.
Lead on the completion of year end audits and preparation of the annual financial reports for Japanese entities.
Ensure local compliance is maintained across all core areas, including corporate tax, payroll, statutory reporting, and regulatory filings in Japan.
Own and execute all monthly and quarter-end reporting activities, ensuring adherence to global standards.
Manage accounts receivable and payables, ensuring smooth cash flow management.
Manage cashflow operations
Partner with internal and external teams to support project delivery and align finance with business milestones.
Work with external stakeholders and clients on contract support and financial processes.
Ensure compliance, documentation, and internal controls are current and robust.
Collaborate with other regional finance leads to drive global consistency and process improvement.
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency.
Requirements
A recognised international accounting qualification (CA or CPA)
Deep, proven understanding of Japanese GAAP and local tax compliance requirements is essential
Experience working closely with a Zeirishi (Licensed Tax Accountant) on statutory and tax matters.
Significant experience with Japanese compliance requirements across corporate tax, payroll, and regulatory filings
A proactive, hands-on operator who is comfortable managing operational details.
A background in managing and building processes from a foundational stage.
Understanding of IFRS and US GAAP would be an asset.
Experience with advanced ERP systems; NetSuite experience is a significant plus.
Fluency in both Japanese (business level, written and verbal) and English is a must to manage local teams, external advisors, and global stakeholders.
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