Finance Manager (Fluent Japanese Required)
Core
Finance Manager responsible for running the numbers for the Japan market, ensuring accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and business performance for Koala's expansion in Japan.
Role type
Senior IC Finance Manager (Japan Market)
Builds
Financial reporting, tax compliance frameworks, and business insights for the Japan entity.
Domain
Furniture retail / eCommerce / Japan market
Required skills
Financial accounting, month-end/year-end close, tax compliance, audit, general ledger, budgeting and forecasting, ERP systems, remote business partnering, cross-cultural communication
Preferred skills
Manufacturing/eCommerce/retail industry experience, Japan taxation/regulatory knowledge, NetSuite, AI tools for workflow improvement
Technologies
NetSuite, AI tools
Responsibilities
Own the month-end close process including reconciliations and Balance Sheet/P&L preparation; Reconcile multiple payment gateways across e-commerce channels; Lead and develop the Financial Accountant for Japan; Manage statutory tax compliance with third-party advisors; Strengthen governance and compliance frameworks for the Japan entity; Act as the main point of contact for tax and compliance matters for the JP market; Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC