Finance Executive Japanese Speaker
Job Summary
This role involves managing regional finance functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for the Asia Pacific region. The successful candidate will communicate extensively with the Japan HQ, requiring fluency in Japanese. The position also entails capital efficiency analysis, cash flow planning, and mentoring subordinates.
Responsibilities
- Compile budgets, forecasts, and performance reports
- Analyze sales, costs, and capital efficiency
- Manage cash flow and investment valuations (DCF)
- Oversee regional financial operations and transfer pricing
- Communicate and report to Japan HQ
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting
- Fluency in Japanese (Written & Spoken)
- Management accounting expertise
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of SOX compliance
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Compile and submit budgets, forecasts, and monthly performance results for the Asia Pacific business.
- Analyze sales, costs, and capital efficiency (e.g., ROIC), identifying variances and driving process improvements.
- Perform periodic reporting to the head office in Japan.
- Manage financial operations for Singapore and regional subsidiaries.
- Compute investment values using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methods and conduct cash flow planning.
- Manage and train subordinates.
- Respond to external inquiries from auditors and banks.
- Manage transfer pricing arrangements.
- Champion process improvement initiatives across the finance department.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
- Proficiency in management accounting principles and practices.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of Japanese language (written and spoken) is essential to communicate with Japan HQ.
- Knowledge of SOX will be an added value.