Senior Accountant (Based in Tokyo, Japan)

The Role

This position will be supporting the assigned portfolio in the Finance Department.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the financial and accounting functions of the assigned portfolio in the Japan Finance team of Mapletree Logistics Trust  (“MLT”)  .

• Assist in coordinating and liaising 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.

• Support operational activities of the finance team, including streamlining processes and procedures to promote efficiency and accuracy.

• Ensure timely preparation of full set of financial statements for group reporting and statutory audit and managing the audit process, including liaising with auditors.

• 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.

• Budgeting and forecasting for the portfolio of entities.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies (including delegation of authority, procurement policy, etc.).

• Support communications and coordination with business units, headquarters' group reporting and forecasting teams, OSP, auditors and tax consultants, as appropriate.
• Participate in the implementation of group policies, processes and systems.

• Prepare regulatory and compliance reporting requirements, including quarterly GST reporting of entities within the Group.

• Assist in ad-hoc projects driving process improvement such as SAP implementation, etc.

Job Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with Degree in Accountancy or ACCA or its equivalent. 

• At least 3 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 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 REIT experience will have an added advantage.