Job Description
Job Summary:
The General Accounting ("GA") Lead plays a pivotal role in supporting accounting operations for CooperVision's second largest global entities. Reporting to the CVI Japan Accounting Manager, this role oversees financial accounting & reporting and taxation. Key responsibilities include managing general ledger activities, tax filings and supporting the audit processes. This position requires strong expertise in US/JP GAAP, tax, and financial controllership, ensuring SOX compliance and robust financial controls. Additionally, the role requires robust skills and experience in project management, driving continuous improvements and operational efficiencies in accounting processes, including implementing tools and system enhancements. As a key member of accounting team, this role collaborates closely with the Accounting Manager, APAC Accounting Director, Local Finance Director, internal stakeholders, Internal Control and Audit teams, and engages with external customers and suppliers.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions & Accountabilities:
- Responsible for general ledger accounting and full cycle financial close (monthly, quarterly, annual), including financial reporting to Corporate, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and in compliance with USGAAP and company policies.
- Responsible for Balance Sheet (BS) accuracy, including BS account reconciliations, variance analysis,
- Collaborate with Global Tax, Local Finance Director, APAC Accounting Director, Accounting Manager, and local external tax advisory for setting up mid/long-term local tax strategies as well as responding to regulation changes.
- Lead timely and accurate tax filings collaborating with external tax advisory.
- Work with Local Finance Director, APAC Accounting Director and Accounting Manager to manage internal/external audits including Taxes, SOX, Financial, BS Review, and business processes.
- Work with Regional Accounting and Internal Control to address inquiries and accounting/SOX issues.
- Lead or participate in local/regional financial projects to improve accounting processes, drive operational efficiencies, and implement tools, process and system enhancements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including the AR team, AP team, Financial Planning & Analysis team, Finance Director, Internal Control Team, and Internal Audit Team, to support financial and operational goals, and improve/maintain the entire accounting operation excellence.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Expertise in US GAAP, SOX compliance and financial control, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven expertise in accounting and tax operations to lead and manage the daily transactions and reporting with team members.
- Good business acumen with ability to understand financial/entity structure and local business knowledge to provide value-added accounting advice to the business.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, ensuring high accuracy and reporting in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong ability to identify current and future risks to prevent accounting/process deficiencies, coupled with excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
- Strong data handling skills utilizing MS Excel and other reporting & analytics tools such as COGNOS Oracle Essbase while requiring both accuracy and speed
- Fluent in Japanese and proficient in English (speaking, writing, and listening) for effective business communication with global stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills to initiate accounting/tax discussions with senior members.
- Collaborative, respectful, fostering teamwork in a humble and friendly manner.
- Excellent communicator, capable of business partnering and building strong relationships with stakeholders through various effective communication methods.
- Proactive and innovative, with a passion for driving business forward and conducting "zero-based" reviews to revisit processes with prioritization and risk-control perspectives.
- Committed to continuous self-development and career growth
- Uphold strong ethical standards as a finance professional.
Work Environment:
- Normal office setting with desk/chair and PC.
- Flexible job setting including flex time rule and working from home policy.
- Business travel is occasionally required.
Experience:
- Minimum Experience: 5-7 years experiences in Accounting/Audit/Tax field and preferable to have people supervising experience in small size team (1-3 members)
- Hands-on experience in US GAAP accounting and SOX audit management.
- Experience in foreign affiliated companies who carry inventory of products.
- Experience in developing financial models including balance sheets and statements of cash flows, in addition to income statements.
- ERP experience (Oracle preferred).
Education:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree.
- Licensure/Certifications: USCPA/JICPA preferred.
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