Senior Finance Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Management & Business Partnering - Act as a strategic finance business partner to Project Management and After-Sales teams. - Support pricing, cost control, margin analysis, and financial feasibility for long-term projects and service contracts. - Monitor financial performance by project, contract, and service segment. - Provide management with accurate financial analysis, forecasts, and variance explanations. 2. Project & After-Sales Accounting - Oversee accounting for project-based revenue, including: Percentage of Completion (POC)/milestone based revenue recognition, Contract assets and liabilities, and Cost capitalization and project profitability analysis. - Manage after-sales revenue streams, including maintenance contracts, spare parts, warranties, and service agreements. - Ensure proper matching of cost, revenue, provisions, retention, and warranty accruals. 3. Hedging & Foreign Exchange Risk Management - Identify and manage FX exposures arising from overseas suppliers, long-term project contracts, and intercompany transactions. - Develop and execute FX hedging strategies (forwards, swaps, options) aligned with HQ treasury policies. - Monitor hedge effectiveness and ensure correct accounting treatment in line with applicable standards. - Liaise with banks and corporate treasury for execution and reporting. 4. Multi-Currency Accounting & Treasury - Oversee accounting operations across multiple currencies, ensuring proper FX revaluation, translation, and consolidation reporting. - Manage daily cash flow, bank balances, and intercompany funding arrangements. - Support cash forecasting for long project cycles and service contracts. 5. Accounting Operations (Daily/Monthly/Annual Close) - Lead daily accounting operations, including journal entries, billing, and reconciliations. - Manage monthly and annual closing, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. - Review balance sheet integrity, P&L accuracy, and cash flow statements. - Ensure completeness of accruals, provisions, deferred revenue, and reserves. 6. Financial Reporting & Compliance - Prepare management reports for local management and Japanese HQ. - Ensure compliance with IFRS / J GAAP / local statutory GAAP and corporate accounting policies. - Coordinate statutory audits, tax filings, and internal audits. - Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany reconciliations. 7. Internal Controls, Governance & Continuous Improvement - Maintain strong internal controls aligned with Japanese MNC governance standards. - Drive Kaizen-style continuous improvement in finance processes, systems, and reporting quality. - Develop and document SOPs, accounting policies, and internal guidelines. - Support ERP implementation, enhancement, or system harmonization with HQ. 8. Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Lead, coach, and develop the finance and accounting team. - Foster cross-functional collaboration with Project, Service, Procurement, and Operations. - Communicate effectively with Japanese HQ, regional finance, auditors, and external partners. Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (Master's degree preferred). - CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred. - 8–12+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience. - Strong background in project accounting and after-sales/service business. - Hands-on experience in FX hedging and treasury management. - Proven exposure to multi-currency and intercompany accounting. - Experience working in a Japanese MNC or with Japanese HQ reporting is highly preferred.