Finance Manager (IFRS/J-GAAP Accounting)

About the role

Coface, a global credit insurance and risk management company, is looking for a Finance Manager in Tokyo. You will be responsible for all accounting and reporting under IFRS and J-GAAP, ensuring timeliness, accuracy and efficiency. The finance function covers controllership, tax, treasury and FP&A for two legal entities (the COFACE Japan branch and COFACE Service Japan) and is shared among three finance professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures so that financial statements are accurate and timely
• Prepare the group closing general ledger, the local FSA closing and local tax filings
• Lead monthly and quarterly IFRS-based accounting and reporting, and quarterly J-GAAP accounting and reporting
• Lead annual J-GAAP reporting for COFACE Service Japan and coordinate ad-hoc regulatory submissions
• Lead regular internal control reviews and strengthen the internal control mechanism

Required profile

• University degree in Accounting or a related discipline; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting and financial reporting
• Native-level Japanese and business-level English
• Willingness to learn broadly, handle multiple tasks independently and collaborate effectively

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of international accounting principles and local regulatory accounting and taxation rules
• Knowledge of general insurance accounting under both J-GAAP and IFRS is highly preferable
• Good command of MS Excel
• Recognized accounting qualifications such as US CPA are preferable

What we offer

• Flexible working model: up to 3 days of home office per week after the first month
• Career development opportunities within the group and region, with frequent communication with HQ in Hong Kong
• Possibility to work on regional tasks and projects since the Regional CFO is based in Tokyo