Ref: MY47283

Japanese Speaking Finance Manager

Sector Finance(Banking/Securities/Insurance)
Type Full-time, Permanent
Location Germany - Others
Salary (Annual) € ~ 100,000 / Year
A well-known Japanese company is currently seeking a hands-on, strategic Finance Manager to lead local finance operations. Serving as the head of the finance department reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations including reporting to HQs in Japan.
MY47283

TYPE: Permanent (6-month probation period)
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 40 hrs/week
SALARY: up to €100K dependant on experience, plus company car and generous pension scheme
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Krefeld (Office basis in general as standard policy, hybrid can be applicable only where there are special circumstances that merit consideration.)

Finance Manager Main Responsibilities:

Finance and Accounting tasks
• Prepare, maintain, and audit the entire accounting and finance operation
• Supervise the Accounts Assistant and confirm accounting entries with supporting documents
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing within prescribed deadlines
• Conduct and interpret variance analysis on a monthly basis and discuss the results with other departments and board members
• Approval for daily incoming/outgoing payments
• Coordinate internal and external auditing processes and provide support to auditors
• Communicate with banks and confirm import/export and currency transactions
• Analyse financial data to support strategic business decisions
• Develop internal controls and continuously improve manual processes (Excel-based) due to current system limitations

Finance Manager Ideal Candidate:
• Hands on Accounting experience gained ideally within an accounting firm
• Experience of monthly and yearly closing
• Experience of creating budget and analysis
• Good verbal and written Japanese, English, German language skills
• Ability to work and communicate well with internal and external stakeholders

** All applicants for the Finance Manager must have the right to work in Germany as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
Updated: 3 hours ago
Ref: MY47283