【Key Responsibilities】
1 - Financial Management & Reporting
• Lead end to end financial operations for the Japan entity, including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, and cash management
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close in accordance with US GAAP and US HQ timelines
• Review financial results, investigate variances, and provide clear commentary to regional and US stakeholders
• Ensure alignment between US GAAP reporting and JGAAP statutory requirements
2 - Statutory, Tax & Compliance
• Ensure timely preparation and filing of statutory financial statements and regulatory reports in Japan
• Oversee local tax compliance, including Consumption Tax (JCT), withholding tax, and coordination with external tax advisors
• Act as primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and banks
• Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and reporting requirements
3 - Internal Controls & SOX
• Own and enforce SOX and internal control compliance for the Japan entity
• Review and approve control documentation, reconciliations, and audit evidence
• Lead internal and external audit activities and address audit findings
• Identify control gaps and drive remediation actions
4 - Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management
• Partner with the Japan GM and leadership team on financial planning, forecasting, and decision support
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business performance
• Collaborate closely with APAC finance teams and US HQ in a matrix reporting environment
• Support ad hoc financial analysis, projects, and regional initiatives
5 - HR & Administrative Oversight (Limited Scope)
• Provide oversight and coordination for local HR operations, including payroll review, employee data accuracy, and vendor management
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes with HR vendors and regional HR teams
• Ensure compliance with local labour related financial and administrative requirements
• Oversee basic office administration matters (e.g. vendor contracts, facilities coordination) as needed in a small office environment
Note: This role supports HR and administrative operations but does not own HR strategy or policy, which are managed regionally or globally.

Systems & Process : SAP S/4Hana