Financial Controller / Accounting Manager (Head of Accounting)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee the day to day Accounting operations including A/R, A/P, Credit, GL, Capital Expenditure, Payroll, Treasury, Revenue Recognition and Cost Accounting.
• Prepare timely internal monthly accounts (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cashflows, and Analysis) for review by the Regional and Global Accounting teams.
• Liaise with external advisors on the preparation of statutory financial information and tax computations.
• Oversee all tax and regulatory compliance issues including the preparation and submission of information to statutory authorities for Payroll, VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Provide required information/documentation for Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Audits.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost reduction opportunities.
• Contribute to decisions regarding financial strategy.
• Maintain a good relationship and communicate frequently with Operations and Management teams.
• Provide support to the District Manager, specifically during the Annual Budgeting process.
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts (sales and purchases) and policies.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU BRING TO US:

• University graduate
• Proven and strong experience as a team leader
• Over 5 years of accounting and/or auditing experience, of which at least 3 years in a public accounting firm
• Qualified JICPA or equivalent
• Local tax and regulatory knowledge
• Experience in the logistics industry would be an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to the details
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to financial persons as well as non-financial persons at all levels from Operations to Senior Management to obtain positive results
• Proven leadership attitude and skills
• Ability to drive through change
• Fluent in Japanese, and ability to work professionally in English
• Financial Controller will be considered for more experienced candidates

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus