European company is looking for a finance manager for the launch of their Japan business.

The person must speak fluent Japanese and English.

Responsibilities

• Report to our local leadership team and take ownership of all things month-end close - reconciliations, month-end journals, analysis of budget variances, Group reporting pack
• Responsible for day-to-day financial operations, including managing cash flows, processing supplier invoices, delivering regular and ad hoc reporting and responding to Finance-related employee queries
• Maintain a close relationship with our internal and external tax advisors to ensure that local processes, such as VAT returns and employee expense claims, are in line with local regulations
• Responsible for finding and implementing solutions on complex issues (both financial and operational) with a constant mindset of continuous improvement e.g. day to day efficiency gains, internal control improvements and month end close process, tech/tool enhancements
• Have the opportunity to provide in-depth value adding analysis to both financial and non-financial senior management which could have a lasting impact on the group globally

Requirements

• Passion, drive and fantastic communication skills
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and a qualified CA/ACCA/CPA (or equivalent)
• A strong working knowledge of accounting concepts and standards
• 3+ years experience working in finance and accounting.
• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced business and a role which involves hands-on accounting and a broad range of responsibilities.
• An eye and appreciation for detail and an understanding of data structures and complex systems/workflows
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets and exposure to an ERP system (experience with Oracle Fusion would be advantageous)
• Keen to grow with a fast-growing organisation and turn your experience with HelloFresh into a platform for future career growth
• Proactive, ambitious, and assertive: you take ownership of your work and think beyond the scope of a given assignment
• Excited to work for a food-tech business that is transforming the way people shop & eat
• A person who thrives under pressure and doesn’t shy away from hard work
• English proficiency is a plus

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