Accountant, Finance, Logistics, Japan

The Role

This position will be responsible for financial and accounting functions of the assigned portfolio in the Finance team.

Job Responsibilities

• In charge of MLT Japan TKGK and TMK accounting, reporting, cash flow, tax, audit matter, forecast and budgeting with instruction from manager.
• Coordinate and liaise with outsourced service provider (“Accounting Firms”) on the preparation of financials in accordance with JGAAP and IFRS, tax computation, tax filing/reporting requirements, TKGK/TMK profit distribution and withholding tax. (Note that financials are both in Japanese & English.)
• Follow up financials and tax deliverables prepared by Accounting Firms
• Upload financials and journal listing into SAP/BPC with instruction from manager.
• Prepare management and financial reports including schedules, analysis of results, bank reconciliations, tax computation and any other reporting matters in accordance with the month, quarter and annual closing requirements.
• Formulate forecast and budget in collaboration with various Japan business units and head office team.
• Liaise with business units, head office group reporting and forecasting teams, accounting firms, auditors and tax consultants as appropriate.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects such as acquisition, divestment, financing, system enhancement or implementation, etc.

Job Requirements

• About 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experiences or similar experiences
• Experience in SAP would be advantageous.
• Experience in real estate or financial services industry is a clear advantage.
• The role involves frequent liaising with various parties such as inter-department, property managers/agents and auditors, hence good verbal and written communication skills are required.