Company Overview
This company is a leading sustainable agricultural solutions and services provider, with over 13,000 product registrations and a presence in more than 130 countries. We’re one of the most significant players in the agriculture industry and a leading manufacturer and distributor of sustainable agriculture solutions.
Job Description
Job Descriptions:
We seek a highly motivated and detail-oriented accounting manager to join our finance team. As a manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our organization's financial integrity and stability. You will collaborate with various departments to maintain accurate financial records, analyze financial data, and support the organization's financial decision-making process.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Record Keeping: Maintain and update financial records, including AP/AR, intercompany account balances, and general ledger entries, in both IFRS and local GAAP.
Month-, Quarter-, and Year-end Close: Manage entire financial closing processes, ensuring the accuracy of financial statements in compliance with both IFRS and local GAAP.
Collaboration with Finance Shared Service Team: Work closely with the finance shared service team at the headquarters to ensure consistent financial practices and reporting.
Tax Compliance: Lead in preparing and submitting tax provision reports and returns, ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations.
Audit Management: Manage external and internal audit requirements by providing financial documentation, explanations, and reconciliations as needed.
Internal Controls: Assist in implementing and maintaining internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
Trend Analysis: Investigate and explain significant variances in financial results across the periods.
Resource Management: Manage and leverage temp (Haken) staff to deliver the requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Certifications such as CPA are a plus.
- Seven years of accounting experience, preferably in a multinational environment.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards, including IFRS and J-GAAP.
- Knowledge of SAP (preferred) or other ERP systems is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and collaboration tools (MS Teams).
- Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills both in Japanese and English.
- Possess the ability to work collaboratively in a team and meet deadlines.
- Self-starter mindset and solid agility for continuous improvement in finance operations.
* We will present the details of the job descriptions in the first meeting with our Consultants.