Key job responsibilities
< Accounting and Closing >
⚫ Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities in compliance with J-GAAP and Group reporting requirements.
⚫ Ensure accuracy and completeness of all accounting records, journal entries,reconciliations, and financial statements.
⚫ Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong controls over accounting processes.
⚫ Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payrollaccounting, and general ledger activities.
⚫ Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
⚫ Monitor accounting transactions and identify areas of risk or improvement.

< Financial Reporting >
⚫ Prepare and review statutory financial statements in accordance with J-GAAP.
⚫ Support IFRS reporting requirements and prepare necessary accounting adjustments for Group reporting purposes.
⚫ Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages to Edenred Group.
⚫ Maintain accounting policies and procedures aligned with Group requirements and local regulations.
⚫ Analyze financial results and provide insights on significant accounting movements and variances.

< Tax and Compliance >
⚫ Coordinate corporate tax, consumption tax, and other statutory tax filings with external tax advisors.
⚫ Ensure compliance with all local regulatory, tax, and statutory reporting requirements.
⚫ Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax regulations, and legal requirements and assess their impact on the business.
⚫ Maintain appropriate accounting documentation and audit trails.

< Internal Control and Audit >
⚫ Strengthen and maintain internal controls over financial reporting and accounting processes.
⚫ Coordinate and manage external audit and internal audit activities.
⚫ Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of remediation plans.
⚫ Support risk assessments and compliance initiatives across the organization.
⚫ Promote best practices in governance, compliance, and financial controls.

< Finance Transformation and System Project >
⚫ Lead the accounting system migration project from planning through implementation, testing, go-live, and stabilization.
⚫ Collaborate with internal stakeholders, Group teams, external vendors, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
⚫ Define accounting requirements, process improvements, and reporting needs for the new system.
⚫ Ensure data integrity, system controls, and successful migration of historical accounting data.
⚫ Develop and implement improved accounting processes, automation opportunities, and workflow efficiencies.
⚫ Drive continuous improvement initiatives to support future business growth and scalability.

< Decision Support and Others >
⚫ Partner with Finance Director and business leaders to provide accounting and financial insights for decision making.
⚫ Support special projects, business initiatives, and ad-hoc analyses as required.
⚫ Organize and present financial information clearly to local management and regional stakeholders.
⚫ Act as a subject matter expert for accounting and financial reporting matters.
⚫ Support Accounting team members on daily accounting operations.

Near-term expectations (next 6-months)
Since this position plays a key role to lead the accounting system migration project and enhance accounting operations, you will be expected to perform the following tasks in each area within the next 6-months:
< Accounting Operations >
⚫ Gain a deep understanding of existing accounting processes, systems, and reporting requirements.
⚫ Ensure month-end closing and reporting are completed accurately and on schedule.
⚫ Identify process gaps and implement immediate improvement actions.
⚫ Build strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
< Accounting System Migration >
⚫ Assess current accounting systems, workflows, and reporting processes.
⚫ Establish project governance, timeline, and key milestones for system migration.
⚫ Document accounting and business requirements for the new system.
⚫ Lead testing, validation, and user acceptance activities to ensure smooth
implementation.
< Internal Control and Compliance >
⚫ Review existing internal controls and identify enhancement opportunities.
⚫ Ensure readiness for external audits and compliance reviews.
⚫ Strengthen documentation and standardization of accounting procedures.