Finance and Accounting Manager

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
  
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including preparing financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, reserves, and inter-company transactions.
  
• Identify inefficiencies in workflows or procedures, propose improvements, and drive ongoing enhancements in cost-effectiveness and operational performance.
  
• Maintain financial records in accordance with both local accounting standards and US GAAP.
  
• Ensure all financial activities comply with SOX requirements, internal controls, and company policies.
  
• Coordinate with external payroll service providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and accounting.
  
• Monitor inventory levels using aging reports, participate in physical inventory counts, and perform reconciliations.
  
• Supervise credit and collections to ensure prompt customer payments and accurate cash application.
  
• Review and validate employee expense claims for policy compliance and prepare reimbursement summaries.
  
• Assess revenue transactions and conduct revenue recognition testing in line with US GAAP.
  
• Accurately record and process accounts payable transactions promptly.
  
• Manage cash flow to support business needs and financial stability.
  
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecast updates.
  
• Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with approved business plans.
  
• Oversee the timely submission of statutory financial reports and filings.
  
• Handle all tax-related filings, communications with tax authorities, and payments in compliance with local regulations.
  
• Conduct special financial analyses, prepare ad-hoc reports, and support other assigned accounting projects.
  
• Participate in or lead initiatives and projects as part of professional growth and development opportunities.
  

Requirements

• Certified Practicing Accountant CPA
  
• Chartered Accountant CA
  
  

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
  
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
  
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX compliance.
  
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
  
• Effective cross-functional collaborator in fast-paced, global environments.
  
• Fluent in English and Japanese.
  
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Flexible with working hours and occasional business travel.