Assistant Finance Manager - Tokyo, Japan

Key Elements and Essential Tasks

Reporting

• Creation of the annual plan and quarterly forecasts for assigned group
• Coordinate with senior accountants on the completion of quarterly audit schedules
• Provide timely and accurate preparation of financial and utilities usage reports
• Assist in the preparation of analysis and dashboard reporting for leadership and client
• Support reporting requirements for Quality Management and Performance Management Framework

Analysis

• Distribute and communicate financial results to Site Lead and incorporate into Monthly Client reporting.
• Produce and analyze monthly and quarterly variance reports
• Provide commentary on variances of significance

Compliance

• Manage the invoicing and PO creation process in compliance with contract terms
• Review, understand and ensure compliance and proper accounting for all invoices
• Maintain internal control processes and standards and ensure the compliance of the group
• Support financial process to control approval process from financial perspective for allowable costs, minor works and project delivery services

Leadership

• Acts as resource for colleagues with less experience

Other

• Leads work and is accountable for success of annual financial audit
• Any and all other duties and tasks as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

MINIMUM REQUIRED

PREFERRED

Education/training

• BS in Accounting 
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PeopleSoft

Years of relevant experience

4-6 years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting role(s)

Skills and knowledge

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines
• Unquestionable technical skills
• Ability to read and comprehend associated legal documents
• Has led Finance or Business specific projects, directing Associates; Can lead a variety of projects across multiple  disciplines/businesses

Other abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Positive attitude and the ability to quickly respond to co-workers and clients
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
• A highly motivated self-starter who works well independently
• Detailed oriented and strong organizational skills

Certifications/

licenses

• None

Physical work requirements and work conditions

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

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