Accounting Manager - Japanese

• The accounting manager directs and manages company accounting and financial affairs in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and regulations.
• This position oversees and ensures the timely and accurate processing and management of the AR/AP, General Ledger, and flow, and analyzes and projects flow on a timely basis.
• The Accounting Manager creates the company budget, analyzes the discrepancy between the budget and actual, and makes reports to the Head of the Administration Department and top managers.
• This position has substantial discretion, autonomy, and independence in executing his/her duties, decisions, and/or responsibilities.

• Supervisor and effectively oversee Accounting personnel as the senior manager.
• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Process and Management of the AR/AP and the General Ledger.
• Oversee cash-flow management, make plans to improve cash flow continuously, make recommendations, and report to upper management.
• Lead company budget establishment activity every half year.
• Create and update revenue and profit forecasts on a monthly basis.
• Analyze and report the discrepancy between the budget and actual monthly results.
• Garner10 support and cooperation from Procurement, Production Control, and Engineering to assess payable and receivable forecasts.
• Internally share knowledge and experience gained through programs with other parts of the business.
• Comply with and enforce internal Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures.
• Human Resource management, task distribution, designation of goals, evaluation, and problem-solving related to staff in charge.
• Manage annual financial audits and intermediate audits by outside agencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience as an accounting leader, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, analyzing, and reporting.
• Excellent understanding of accounting principles (mainly USGAAP) and related regulations.
• Strong knowledge of job order costing and its accounting procedures.

• Good verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English.
• Understanding of Japanese Corporate Culture and Business Philosophy.
• Ability to work in an international, dynamic, fast-paced, and time-sensitive environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems with strong skills in schedule management and organizational tasks.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with all levels of employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Sound ethics, strong business acumen and the ability to exercise strong judgment.
• Excellent external and internal interpersonal communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Required to create effective reports for management.
• Apply critical thinking to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.