Assistant Finance & Accounting Manager

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Role Summary

The Assistant Finance & Accounting Manager will support end-to-end accounting and finance operations for Analog Devices K.K. (Japan). This role is hands-on and operational, with responsibility across general accounting, statutory compliance, month-end close, and coordination with shared service teams. The position is intended to be a key pipeline role for future finance leadership in Japan.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for ADKK, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and analyze general ledger balances, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate with Global Business Services (GBS) and internal teams on accounting entries, AP, AR, and intercompany transactions.
• Assist in monitoring cash flow & forecast, bank balances, and payment activities.

Statutory & Compliance

• Support preparation and review of local statutory filings, including:Corporate income taxConsumption tax (JCT/VAT)Business tax, Property Tax and withholding taxStatutory Certificate for Stock Based Compensation Filing
• Liaise with external tax advisors, internal auditors, and local& counterparty accountants in Japan.
• Ensure compliance with ADI internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation standards.

Intercompany & Regional Coordination

• Manage and reconcile intercompany balances and charges with regional and corporate entities.
• Support reporting requirements for APAC and Corporate finance teams.
• Participate in process alignment and improvement initiatives across Japan and APAC or Corp. Finance.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Work with SAP S/4HANA, BlackLine, and other finance systems used by ADI Japan.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and controls in finance processes.
• Support implementation of new finance tools, policies, or process changes.

People & Development

• Act as a key team contributor within the small Japan finance team.
• Develop deep understanding of ADKK operations to become a future successor / backup for critical finance activities.
• Provide support and guidance to junior or contingent finance staff as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in:Multinational companies,Manufacturing / technology industry (Preferred)
• Solid understanding of Japanese accounting standards, tax, and statutory requirements.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Fluent Japanese (business level or above).
• Business-level English in written and verbal communication for regional and corporate communication.

Preferred

• Exposure to US GAAP and multinational reporting environments.
• Prior experience coordinating with shared service centers.
• Experience in Corporate Income Tax Filing
• Experience in process improvement or system implementation projects.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and sense of ownership
• Hands-on, proactive, and willing to learn
• Ability to work independently in a lean team environment
• Strong communication skills across cultures
• High integrity and compliance mindset

Career Development

This role is designed as a development position with opportunities to grow into a senior accounting or finance manager role within ADKK Japan or across APAC finance.

Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the timeShift Type: 1st Shift/Days