Coface

credit insurance

FinanceManager

Minato, Japan FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Finance Manager at Coface. Skills: Accounting, Reporting, IFRS, J-GAAP. Develop and maintain accounting principles. Prepare general ledger for group closing”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure accurate and timely financial statements; ensure timeliness, accuracy and efficiency

Industry & Context.

credit insurance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Native level in Japanese, Business Level English, 5+ years relevant working experience related to accounting/financial reporting, Sound knowledge of international accounting principles and procedures, Sound knowledge of local regulatory accounting principles and local taxation regulation, Good command of MS Excel

Nice to Have

CPA is preferable, US CPA is preferable, Knowledge of general insurance accounting is highly preferable (both JGAAP and IFRS)

What You'll Do.

Develop and maintain accounting principles

Prepare general ledger for group closing

Prepare general ledger for local FSA closing

Prepare general ledger for local Tax filing

Lead monthly/ quarterly IFRS base accounting closing

Lead quarterly J-GAAP base accounting closing

Lead monthly/ quarterly IFRS base reporting

Lead quarterly J-GAAP base regulatory reporting

Lead annual J-GAAP base reporting

Coordinate and support ad-hoc regulatory submissions

Lead regular internal control reviews

Ensure financial compliance

Enhance internal control mechanism

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborate to maximize the team's output; Frequent communication with colleagues of HQ in HK; work on regional tasks/ projects

Communication Scope

Business Level English; Frequent communication with colleagues of HQ in HK

Full Job Description

At Coface we make trade happen everyday Coface is a team of 5,200 people of 80 nationalities across nearly 58 countries, all sharing a corporate culture across the world. Together, we work towards one objective: facilitating trade by helping our 50,000 corporate clients develop their businesses. With 80 years of experience, Coface is a leader in the credit insurance and risk management market. We have also developed a range of other value-added services, including factoring, debt collection, Single Risk insurance, bonding, and information services. As a close-knit, international organisation at the core of the global economy, Coface offers an enriching work experience on several levels: relational, professional, and cultural. Every day, our teams are making trade happen. Join us! As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for all Accounting and Reporting in IFRS/ J-GAAP, ensuring timeliness, accuracy and efficiency. All Finance matter (Controllership, Tax, Treasury, FP&A) of 2 legal entities (COFACE Japan branch and COFACE Service Japan) is covered by 3 Finance persons (CFO, you and Accountant). We are seeking individuals who have the willingness to acquire a broad range of Finance knowledge, can manage multitasking independently, and can collaborate to maximize the team's output. Opportunity for career development within the group and region. Frequent communication with colleagues of HQ in HK. The current Regional CFO is at the Tokyo office and there will be possibility to work on regional tasks/ projects. MISSION : * Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. * Prepare general ledger for the group closing, local FSA closing and local Tax filing. * All Finance matter (Controllership, Tax, Treasury, FP&A) of 2 legal entities (COFACE Japan branch and COFACE Service Japan) is covered by 3 Finance persons * We are seeking individuals who have the willingness to acquire a broad range of F

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