Record to Report (RTR) - Japanese Speaker

Key activities & DeliverablesCo-ordinate and execute month end, quarter end and year end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate closure of accounts in compliance with work instructions and month end close checklistPerform and analyse booking accounting transactions, working and calculations are executed on timely and accuratelyClearing of open items in accountsPerform analytical review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet, cost center checks and transaction posting checksEnsure accruals are properly justified and correctly postedTo ensure all journals are performed accurately and timelyPrepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation, highlight and rectify any anomalies encounteredSubmission of monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting packages accurately and within specified timescaleDocumentation & ControllingEnsure all work documentation and work processes are updated and meet with Internal Control Financial Reporting (ICFR), group policies and guidelines, local statutory and legal requirements within agreed service timelinesPerform back up function and other duties, including job rotation to other functional teams as and when requiredParticipate in any compliance audits and respond to audit queriesTransformation/ Continuous Improvement ImplementationsInitiate and execute the implementation of continuous improvement projectWork collaboratively with customers and stakeholdersEngage and support the teams in the implementation of continuous improvement project Proactively identify, recommend and implement solutions in consultation with the management for continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of operationAssist to ensure effective knowledge transfer as for sustainable development knowledge and sharing of best practices within the teamCoaching/SharingSupport the review entries posted by the team to ensure accuracyExtends coaching and guidance to juniors in daily operationSupport the when there are any ad hoc activities or projectsContribute inputs/findings to establish a knowledge database of issue encountered, proposed resolution steps to facilitate continuous learning, development and cross sharing of knowledge and lesson learnt across the teamsQualifications & Experience RequiredDegree or Diploma in Finance & Accounting/Commerce or equivalent.Good communication skill and able to communicate effectively in English.Minimum 5 years working experiences in the related field, preferable in the area of General Accounting and Management AccountingSAP knowledge or other ERP accounting systems and MS Office tools Proficiency in English and Japanese language are mandatory with good communication skill (writing and speaking).