■Role Summary:
The Assistant Finance & Accounting Manager will support end-to-end accounting and finance operations. This role is hands-on and operational, with responsibility across general accounting, statutory compliance, month-end close, and coordination with shared service teams. The position is intended to be a key pipeline role for future finance leadership in Japan.

■Key Responsibilities:
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Review and analyze general ledger balances, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
-- Coordinate with shared service and internal teams on accounting entries, AP, AR, and intercompany transactions.
- Assist in monitoring cash flow & forecast, bank balances, and payment activities.

Statutory & Compliance
-Support preparation and review of local statutory filings, including:
　∟Corporate income tax
　∟Consumption tax (JCT/VAT)
　∟Business tax, Property Tax and withholding tax
　∟Statutory Certificate for Stock Based Compensation Filing

- Liaise with external tax advisors, internal auditors, and local& counterparty accountants in Japan.
- Ensure compliance with ADI internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation standards.

Intercompany & Regional Coordination
- Manage and reconcile intercompany balances and charges with regional and corporate entities.
- Support reporting requirements for APAC and Corporate finance teams.
- Participate in process alignment and improvement initiatives across Japan and APAC or Corp. Finance.

Systems & Process Improvement
- Work with SAP S/4HANA, BlackLine, and other finance systems used by Japan office.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and controls in finance processes.
- Support implementation of new finance tools, policies, or process changes.

People & Development
- Act as a key team contributor within the small Japan finance team.
- Develop deep understanding of our operations to become a future successor / backup for critical finance activities.
- Provide support and guidance to junior or contingent finance staff as needed.