Manager, Financial Controls _APAC

Checkout.com is actively looking for a Senior Associate, Financial Controls _APAC to join our fast-growing team in Tokyo This is a very exciting opportunity for an accounting professional to join a rapidly expanding global company.The ideal candidate will be hands-on, self-motivated, with excellent communication skills, and can work to deadlines! You will take the lead in financial analysis preparation, resolving accounting issues, participating in ad hoc projects, plus managing the annual external audits for the assigned legal entities.Key ResponsibilitiesInternal financial reporting and analysis, including the monthly and annual close for the assigned legal entities.External Audit coordination and primary point of contact for external auditors for assigned legal entitiesFinance transformation-focused initiatives within APAC and involvement with the Group Finance teamIdentifying and implementing continuous process improvement and efficiencies.Working with the Group Technical Accounting team to implement relevant Accounting standardsEvaluating the opportunities for consistency of local GAAP applicationsAssisting with the development of processes, procedures, and financial controlsAd-hoc project & analysis workAbout you:Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Accounting, or equivalent with a strong academic recordCPA certification (or local equivalent such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)5-7 years of directly related experience, including transformation projectsExperience in FinTech or Financial Services is an advantage; however, industry experience in Financial Control is crucialUp-to-date technical skills and confident in preparing IFRS and Japanese GAAP financial statementsExcellent knowledge of ExcelExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsHighly motivated and able to work towards tight deadlines on multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment