Role Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the full range of accounting and financial operations for the Japan entity, working closely with the CFO. The role involves managing monthly and annual financial closings, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Finance Operations
Assist the CFO with monthly and annual financial closing processes for the Japan entity
Support the preparation and review of financial statements
Monitor accounts receivable and manage billing and collections
Reconcile intercompany transactions
Record journal entries related to payroll, travel and entertainment, vendor payments, prepayments, and accruals
Process payments through banking systems for vendors and travel expenses
Assist in maintaining fixed asset records
Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies and procedures
Support periodic and annual tax filings
Assist with annual audits
Help maintain and update the SAP system
Communicate with external stakeholders such as banks, auditors, tax advisors, and legal representatives
Support the filing of legal documents
Participate in inventory counts and fixed asset verifications
Contribute to team goals and support other tasks as needed
Collaborate with regional finance teams across the Asia-Pacific region
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance within an international environment, ideally in retail or wholesale
Experience in the luxury goods sector is a plus
Solid understanding of monthly and annual financial closing procedures
Strong communication skills in Japanese, with at least reading and writing proficiency in English
Familiarity with SAP is preferred
Positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel