CFO - Japan

1日前

Chiyoda 0854 DWS Investments Japan Limited Full time

Description

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Employer: DWS Group

Title: CFO

Location: Japan

Job Code: #LI-ZL1 #LI-04

About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We're looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That's why we are 'Investors for a new now'.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients' financial future. And in return, we'll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry's greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Read more about DWS and who we are

Team / division overview

The individual will be the DWS Japan CFO and be responsible for all Finance and Tax related activities, including any treasury matters, regulatory interaction and being a member of the DWS Japan Board of Directors. He/she needs to be fluent in English and be able to communicate succinctly both orally and written to senior stakeholders.

Your responsibilities –

As our CFO, you will:

CFO

  • Member of the Board of DWS Japan and responsible for the local entity control and governance
  • Primarily face off to regulator for any Finance regulatory aspect
  • Respond to and support inquiries from tax authorities, internal/external audits
  • Be ready to step into the detail and lead the solution for any issues with other departments
  • Ensuring appropriate integrity and controls over the entity's financial records
  • Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, accounting and regulatory requirements in providing accurate, timely and complete reporting of DB's financial position
  • Acting as a business partner by providing commercial advice to the Business of the financial implications of various key decision making
  • Communicate company plans and results to stakeholders
  • Prepare for and attend board meetings and other meetings (e.g., NPA, RMC, Exco, Managers meeting, etc.)、and provide necessary sign off
  • Responsible for overseeing and planning of local regulatory capital calculations and adherence
  • Review, validate and sign-off local and IFRS GAAP Trial Balance, P&L, BS and off BS
  • Review, validate and sign-off all local regulatory and statutory reporting
  • Review DTA calculation and write up

    • Tax

  • Working along side with internal tax team and external advisor, the candidate is expect to posses tax knowledge to support on the below tax topics.
  • Tax Accounting - effective tax rate reporting including computation of Corporate tax provisions and deferred tax asset/liabilities through (i) Group tax workbook preparation for IFRS purposes and (ii) DWS Japan's JGAAP disclosure preparation on semi-annual basis under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
  • Tax Compliance - complying with any direct and indirect tax obligations including tax payments, tax return preparation and other filing obligations
  • Tax Audit - Tax audit support, including corporate, consumption and withholding taxes as well as information reporting audit by internal/external auditors
  • Transfer Pricing – (i) liaising with the Global TP team to ensure appropriate BEPS 13 documents are in place for all cross-border related party transactions and (ii) arranging

    • Treasury

  • Responsible for negotiating any local lines of credit if needed
  • Liquidity and cash flows monitoring and planning

    • People Management

  • The individual will be responsible for directly managing two individuals, including:
  • Providing regular performance feedback and coaching
  • Providing exceptional leadership and promoting high performing culture through developing and upskilling them
  • Setting clear directions for the team in line with region's and group's business strategy and regulatory requirements
  • Stepping into the detail and providing advice for all matters related to Finance and Tax
  • Managing Vendor staff and offshore (e,g, Manila) staff
  • Being ready to work with staff together as a team to manage the high demand workload

    • We are looking for

  • At least 15 years demonstrated working experiences in auditing, tax, accounting and finance
  • At least 5 years leading a finance function
  • Possesses strong analytical skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Japanese
  • Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
  • Successful track record in Finance transformation or similar initiatives
  • Strong change and inquisitive mindset
  • Experience working at Board level
  • Experience with Tax and other regulatory audits
  • Qualified tax accountant
  • Educated to University degree level
  • Native level Japanese and Fluent English
  • Good communication and influencing skills
  • JSDA1 qualification holder preferred (but not mandatory)

    • What we'll offer you:

    At DWS we're serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and it's important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS you'll have access to a range of benefits including, but not limited, to the below:

  • A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days
  • Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits
  • Access to best in class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities

    • If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and our recruitment team will discuss options with you

    Our values define the working environment we strive to create – diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.

    We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance.

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