Financial Controller (Based in Tokyo, Japan)

The Role

This position will be lead the Finance, Tax and Treasury departments in Japan, and is accountable for the Group’s strategic financial leadership and financial wellbeing. The FC will partner the business heads in growing the Japan business portfolios and optimizing our assets, capital structure and investments , focusing on outcomes that drive economic value for the Group.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the finance, accounting, tax and treasury functions in Japan including developing high performing teams.
• Lead and execute the financial strategy for all the Japan business portfolios and its growth.
• Responsible to monitor the financial success of all the Japan business portfolios.
• Oversee all financial activities including the preparation of current financial and tax reports and summaries and create forecasts predicting future growth.
• Ensure that all operations comply with accounting, tax, legislative and regulative requirements.
• Ensure prudent balance sheet management and is opportunistic about creating value.
• Find opportunities to enhance the company’s cash and working capital position. Effectively and clearly communicate potential risks in a timely manner.
• Forecast, manage and mitigate any associated risks within the Treasury function, manage banking relationships and setting a clear, well-defined Treasury strategy for Japan that aligns with the Group’s overall objectives.
• Responsible for cash management and treasury matters, liaising with banks locally to build strong relationships.
• Ability to oversee strategic initiatives and ad hoc projects from conceptual, definition of requirements to full implementation and successful go live of systems/ infrastructure.

Job Requirements

• Masters or Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, Banking, Business Administration, or equivalent from a recognized University and with CPA qualification.
• Over 20 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the real estate industry including at least 7 years in similar position managing multi departments.
• You should be technically strong in both Japan accounting standards, international Financial Reporting standards, international tax regulations, foreign exchange and interest rate environment across various currencies.
• Proven ability to rely on experience and judgment to lead and manage complex, concurrent projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.