Finance Manager – Japan & Korea
Global Wind Turbine Manufacture is looking for Finance Accounting Manager to be based in Japan or Korea.
– This role will manage 2 accounting member, one in JP, one in KR
– Skill requirement; IFRS, J-GAAP, SAP system, people management experience
– Fluent English + Business level Japanese or Korean is preferred
Job Description
The Finance Manager is responsible for monthly & yearly Group reporting, and the local compliance of both entities. You will report to the Director Finance R&C and will have 2 reports in Japan & Korea each.
Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to Group financial processes, compliance rules/policies and company guidelines
- Understand the business in Japan & Korea – Sales, Construction & Service through interaction with the BPM controllers
- Ensure timely and efficient closing process and submission of Monthly and Annual Reporting Packages
- Be in control of the cash forecast of the entities on a weekly basis
- Comply with local financial regulation for submission of audited financial statements & Tax returns
- Manage 2 accountants – 1 in Japan & 1 in Korea
- Review SSC work on AP, AR, Bank on a monthly basis
- Highlight problem areas and create projects to resolve them – such as unrecorded direct debit payments in Japan
- Automate processes as required with the help of IT
Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountants is preferred
- A Chartered Accountant preferably with exposure to Accounting in Japan
- 10+ years in various Finance roles include IFRS, J-GAAP,
- Experience managing financials and operations across multiple countries / cultures
- Solid experience in financial controlling, audit, tax and compliance
- Experienced in SAP, BI, Advanced Excel skills
Competencies
- Practical, systematic, and result oriented approach to issues
- Good analytical skills
- Capable of simplifying and communicating financial information to operations and other colleagues
- Good collaborator and collaboration skills, relationship-builder
- Focused on the detail without losing the overall view
- Commitment to honesty, confidentiality and integrity.
- Capacity to motivate, develop and boost morale of the teams.
- Effective time management, analysis, and strategic decision-making ability.
- Ability to work under high priority and tight deadlines, able to push boundaries under difficult conditions.
- Flexibility in working hours across time zones
- Internal training & coaching on financial principals
Languages:
- English – fluent verbal & written communications are essential
- Japanese and or Korean – business level communication are appreciated but not mandatory
Other Needs
- Business trips across the region as and when needed
Key Contact
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