Manager, Finance, Japan

The Role

This position will be responsible for assigned portfolio in the Finance Department.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd (“MIPL”) Japan’s TKGK and TMK accounting, reporting, cash flow, tax, audit matter, forecast and budgeting.
• Manage, coordinate, and liaise with outsourced service provider (“OSP”) on the preparation of financials in accordance with JGAAP and IFRS, tax computation, tax filing/reporting requirements, TKGK/TMK profit distribution and withholding tax.
• Timely review of financials and tax deliverables prepared by OSP, ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Upload financials and journal listing into SAP/BPC, ensure complete, accurate and in accordance with IFRS.
• 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 headquarter team.
• Prepare annual financial statements and tax computation for Japan and overseas entities’ statutory/regulatory filing/reporting purpose.
• Liaise with business units, headquarter group reporting and forecasting teams, OSP, auditors and tax consultants as appropriate.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects such as acquisition, divestment, financing, system enhancement or implementation, etc.　

Job Requirements

• Actual experience in real estate SPC accounting or tax or sound knowledge to be able to work on TKGK and TMK structure.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) with Degree in Accountancy or ACCA or its equivalent.
• At least 7 to 10 years of relevant accounting experiences and / or audit experiences with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Well-versed in GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in SAP and Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) would be highly advantageous.
• Experience in real estate or financial services industry is a clear advantage.
• Hands on with finance operations experience, good accounting knowledge, responsible, assertive, and experienced in managing people and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.
• Candidates with Real Estate SPC Accounting experience will have an added advantage.