Regional Finance Head

Job Title: Regional Finance HeadCompany: WPS Japan Inc.Location: Tokyo, JapanReports To: Head of Finance, China HeadquartersJob Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Lead to oversee the full spectrum of financial operations for our Japanese entity. This role is pivotal in building and scaling our finance function in Japan, ensuring strict compliance with local regulations, and providing strategic financial insights to support business growth.Key Responsibilities:Manage end-to-end finance operations for the Japanese entity, including but not limited to general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, cost control, and tax filing.Lead or deeply participate in building the finance function from the ground up (0-1), including establishing accounting policies, and optimizing compliance processes to create a robust financial framework meeting Japanese statutory and tax requirements.Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and provide financial analysis to support business decision-making; interface with global headquarters for financial reporting.Participate in budgeting and rolling forecasting processes, monitor budget performance, identify financial risks, and propose optimization recommendations.Liaise with local external partners such as banks, tax authorities, and auditing firms, maintaining strong professional relationships.Collaborate with sales, operations, and other departments to resolve finance-related issues and drive the effective implementation of cross-departmental finance processes.Ensure all financial activities adhere to Japan's Company Act, Tax Laws, and internal control requirements, guaranteeing the accuracy and integrity of financial data.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; solid knowledge of Japanese accounting principles and financial management.8-10 years or more of relevant working experience in Japan, with in-depth knowledge of Japanese financial compliance and regulations.Prior experience in building a finance function from scratch (0-1), such as setting up financial architecture in a start-up or designing financial processes for new business ventures, is highly preferred.Language Skills: Fluency in both Japanese AND (Chinese OR English) is required for business-level communication, independent report writing, and cross-functional collaboration.Proficiency in mainstream Japanese accounting software (e.g., JDL,QuickBooks, NetSuite, Oracle).Strong communication, coordination, problem-solving skills, and resilience; ability to work independently and handle complex financial scenarios.Experience in a multinational corporation is a plus. Background in the TMT (Technology, Media, Telecommunications) industry is preferred. Possession of a Japanese Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is a strong advantage.中文JD：【职位名称】日本财务负责人【公司名称】WPS株式会社【工作地点】日本东京【汇报对象】中国总部财务负责人【岗位职责】1. 负责日本法人财务全盘运营，包括但不限于总账管理、应收应付、薪资核算、费用管控、税务申报等全流程工作；2. 主导或深度参与日本财务体系 0-1 搭建（如会计制度制定、ERP 系统落地、合规流程优化），建立符合日本法务及税务要求的财务框架；3. 编制月度 / 季度 / 年度财务报表（P&L、资产负债表、现金流量表），提供财务分析支持经营决策，对接全球总部财务汇报；4. 参与预算编制与滚动预测，监控预算执行情况，识别财务风险并提出优化建议；5. 对接日本当地银行、税务机关、审计机构等外部合作方，维护良好合作关系；6. 协同销售、运营等部门解决财务相关问题，推动跨部门财务流程高效落地；7. 确保财务工作符合日本《公司法》《税法》及公司内部管控要求，保障财务数据真实准确。【任职要求】1.本科及以上学历，会计、财务相关专业毕业，具备扎实的日本财务专业知识；2. 日本当地工作经验 8-10 年及以上，熟悉日本财务合规要求；3. 拥有日本财务体系 0-1 搭建经验（如初创企业财务架构搭建、新业务财务流程设计）者优先；4. 语言能力：中文+日文或者英文+˙日语双语流利（商务沟通级），可独立完成财务报告撰写、跨部门沟通；5. 熟练使用日本主流财务软件（如 JDL、QuickBooks、 NetSuite、Oracle）；6. 具备良好的沟通协调能力、问题解决能力及抗压能力，能够独立应对复杂财务场景；7. 具备跨国企业财务经验加分，有 TMT 行业（科技、媒体、通信）财务经验者优先，持有日本公认会计士（CPA）证书者加分。