Finance & Accounting Manager- Tokyo (Bilingual Chinese - Japanese)

Job brief

Our client is a reputable player in the cross-border education industry, focusing on delivering customized academic planning, study-abroad consulting, and localized learning support for students pursuing educational opportunities between China and Japan. With a solid foothold in both markets, it has built a stable business framework and earned trust for its high-quality services. As the company advances toward standardized operations, there is an urgent need for a seasoned Finance and Accounting Manager to streamline finance and accounting processes, ensure compliance with Japanese financial regulations, and lay a solid financial foundation for its future growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash management operations : Oversee the review and execution of payment processes, ensure the security and accuracy of fund flows, and maintain detailed records of cash transactions.
• Conduct financial document verification : Review all expense and income vouchers, verify the accuracy, compliance with Japanese financial standards, and timeliness of accounting treatments, and ensure the integrity of the accounting system.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external tax accountants : Proactively coordinate with tax professionals to provide required financial data, contracts, and supporting documents, assist in completing monthly / quarterly / annual tax filings and annual financial audits, and follow up on audit findings to ensure timely resolution.
• Support financial process optimization : Collaborate with internal teams to map and refine Tokyo-specific financial workflows, identify potential risks in existing processes, propose improvement solutions, and contribute to the establishment and enhancement of the companys internal control system.
• Drive  financial compliance : Maintain a strong awareness of listed company financial compliance requirements, participate in drafting financial compliance policies  and ensure daily financial operations align with these standards to support the companys future compliance-oriented development.
• Assist in financial reporting : Compile and analyze financial data on a regular basis, provide concise financial summaries for management decision-making, and support the preparation of consolidated financial statements when needed.

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