Senior Accountant (Japanese Speaker)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support manufacturing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, and cost analysis activities.
• Prepare presentation materials in Japanese, including analysis of budgets, forecasts, financial results, expenses, costing, inventory, and other financial information.
• Analyze monthly costing reports, including inventory, BCD materials, inventory templates, inventory write-offs, and other relevant costing information for management presentation.
• Compile and consolidate annual budget, monthly forecast, and monthly financial results data for reporting and presentation purposes.
• Review and analyze month-end system closing activities in SAP system and provide relevant information for management reporting.
• Review and analyze quarterly cost variances, slow-moving inventory items, and Net Realizable Value.
• Coordinate and manage quarterly and annual stock count activities.
• Respond to and assist management with queries related to costing and financial analysis.
• Communicate budgeting and forecasting results, as well as issues requiring attention, to the local team in a timely manner.
• Participate in company ad hoc projects and other finance-related assignments as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in Accounting, Costing, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficient in both Japanese and English, with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong logical and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly and effectively.
• Good communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Good records management and documentation skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.