Location: Tokyo, Kanto
Salary: 5,250,000 - 10,500,000 JPY
Employment Type: Permanent
Languages: English > Business Level, Japanese > Fluent
Industry: Technology/Online
Sub-industry: Online B2C Services
Function: Finance & Accounting
Posted On: 2024-07-11

Company Overview

This company seeks to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products as well as platforms specific to the China market, this company has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

当社は「inspire creativity and enrich life」をミッションに掲げています。当社は多くの製品に加え、中国市場のみで使用できるプラットフォームを所有しています。当社はこれらのプロダクトを通じて、人々がコンテンツとつながり、コンテンツを消費し、コンテンツを創造することをより簡単で楽しいものにしました。

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of this company's purpose. Their products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make their innovations possible.
Together, they inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day.
To them, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At this company, they create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve.

Join us.
「創造」は当社の中心となる価値観です。私たちのプロダクトは想像力を広げるためのもので、これはイノベーションを可能にするチームにも共通することです。私たちは「Inspire Creativity and Enrich Life」をミッションとし、日々その達成を目指しています。先の見えない挑戦でも、私たちにとっては、学び、イノベーションを起こし、チーム一丸となって成長するチャンスです。当社では、共に創造し、成長します。それが私たち自身、会社、そしてユーザーの皆さんにとって、インパクトをもたらす方法だからです。私たちと一緒に働きませんか。

Job Description

About the Team
This company's Japan's financial accounting team handles the core financial accounting responsibilities of entities in Japan. We are responsible for establishing in-region accounting for a group of businesses, advising and working with the industry, and collaborating cross-functionally. You will be responsible for providing financial accounting statements for the Company and/or specific affiliates, including preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual books, assets management, handling audits, tax audits, and related project affairs.

As the Head of Financial Accounting and Reporting, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the business model and internal logic of related products and services in Japan and Korea, familiarize yourself with our leading financial systems and solutions, navigate the data- and technology-driven financial accounting management process, and participate in a variety of cross-border, cross-functional projects and utilize your exceptional leadership skills. You will also lead a professional team, work with relevant colleagues outside of Japan and Korea, and build trust and cooperation in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities
1. Take ownership and accountability for accuracy, timeliness, effectiveness, and efficiency of financial accounting and reporting processes(e.g. Monthly, quarterly, annual closing, quality control, etc),
2. Involve in all accounting actions compliant with IFRS/Japan/Korea GAAP and business practices.
3. Manage preparation and coordination of the annual accounts and the related internal/external audit.
4. Control quality and report financial statements and related documents to related stakeholders.
5. Participate, collaborate, and coordinate stakeholders for financial and accounting system-related projects,
6. Work closely with Operations, Tax, Product, Legal, IT, and other groups to ensure a high level of service.
7. Ensure adequate internal control is adhered to in financial accounting and reporting processes.
8. Fixed asset management, storage management, sales and receivables management, etc,
9. Manage, coach, and develop talent in the finance team and make the team function at its full potential.
10. Other duties related to the above.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
1. More than 5 years of experience in financial accounting, preferably in auditing firms or listed companies.
2. Experience in developing and implementing successful finance or accounting-related projects.
3. Hold at least 1 certificate of USCPA, Japan CPA, Korea CPA, or chartered accountant.
4. Ability to build relationships, influence, and collaborate with various cross-functional partners without direct authority.
5. Proficiency in spreadsheets and any ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
6. Fluency in Japanese and English, both verbally and in writing.
7. Strong organizational and coaching skills, with a high degree of confidentiality. Ability to self-start and self-direct in an unstructured environment.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience in a start-up and/or Internet tech industry is preferred.
2. Experience in ERP implementation is preferred.
3. Mandarin or Korean language ability is a plus.
4. An in-depth understanding of Japanese or Korean tax regulations is a plus.
5. Willing to work in a diversified and multilanguage (English & Japanese) environment.

* We will present the details of the job descriptions in the first meeting with our Consultants.
Job reference: JO-240708-359002

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