Japanese-speaking Finance Manager

Hoban Recruitment; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomous leadership

ERP implementation projects

Career growth

Job summary

Hoban Recruitment partnered with a well-established international organisation to recruit a Japanese Speaking Finance Manager based in the NSW area. The role oversees finance operations, compliance, payroll, ERP implementation and office administration with significant autonomy.

You will work with local and overseas stakeholders, lead ERP initiatives, manage reporting and ensure IFRS/Australian standards compliance while delivering process improvements.

Qualifications

• CA, CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting and finance functions, including month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly, half-yearly and annual financial reports.
• Maintain general ledger reconciliations and effective internal controls.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships and financing arrangements.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting and business operations.
• Ensure compliance with Australian accounting, taxation and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate BAS, Payroll Tax, FBT and Corporate Income Tax obligations.
• Liaise with external advisors regarding transfer pricing and Pillar Two requirements.
• Maintain compliance with IFRS and Australian Accounting Standards.
• Lead ERP implementation and ongoing system optimisation initiatives.
• Take ownership of ERP operations, process improvements and user training.
• Coordinate project stakeholders and ensure successful delivery of ERP milestones.
• Oversee payroll processing, superannuation and payroll tax compliance.
• Support employee onboarding, offboarding and HR administration activities.
• Manage general office administration and coordinate external IT support providers.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Multitasking

Japanese language

Education

CA, CPA or equivalent accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Are you a hands-on finance professional looking for a broad leadership role where you can make a genuine impact?

Our client is a well-established international organisation seeking a Japanese Speaking Finance Manager to oversee finance operations and support key business functions including compliance, payroll, ERP implementation, and office administration.

This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence business performance while working closely with local and overseas stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting and finance functions, including month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare monthly, half-yearly and annual financial reports
• Maintain general ledger reconciliations and effective internal controls
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships and financing arrangements
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting and business operations
• Ensure compliance with Australian accounting, taxation and statutory requirements
• Prepare and coordinate BAS, Payroll Tax, FBT and Corporate Income Tax obligations
• Liaise with external advisors regarding transfer pricing and Pillar Two requirements
• Maintain compliance with IFRS and Australian Accounting Standards
• Lead ERP implementation and ongoing system optimisation initiatives
• Take ownership of ERP operations, process improvements and user training
• Coordinate project stakeholders and ensure successful delivery of ERP milestones
• Oversee payroll processing, superannuation and payroll tax compliance
• Support employee onboarding, offboarding and HR administration activities
• Manage general office administration and coordinate external IT support providers

Are you a hands-on finance professional looking for a broad leadership role where you can make a genuine impact?

Our client is a well-established international organisation seeking a Japanese Speaking Finance Manager to oversee finance operations and support key business functions including compliance, payroll, ERP implementation, and office administration.

This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence business performance while working closely with local and overseas stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting and finance functions, including month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare monthly, half-yearly and annual financial reports
• Maintain general ledger reconciliations and effective internal controls
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships and financing arrangements
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting and business operations
• Ensure compliance with Australian accounting, taxation and statutory requirements
• Prepare and coordinate BAS, Payroll Tax, FBT and Corporate Income Tax obligations
• Liaise with external advisors regarding transfer pricing and Pillar Two requirements
• Maintain compliance with IFRS and Australian Accounting Standards
• Lead ERP implementation and ongoing system optimisation initiatives
• Take ownership of ERP operations, process improvements and user training
• Coordinate project stakeholders and ensure successful delivery of ERP milestones
• Oversee payroll processing, superannuation and payroll tax compliance
• Support employee onboarding, offboarding and HR administration activities
• Manage general office administration and coordinate external IT support providers

Requirements

• CA, CPA or equivalent accounting qualification
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Accounting role
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards, taxation and regulatory requirements
• Experience preparing financial reports, managing compliance obligations and cash flow forecasting
• Experience with ERP systems, with implementation project experience highly regarded
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a small business environment
• Business-level Japanese and English language skills
• Experience working with Japanese companies or multinational organisations will be highly regarded

What's on Offer

• Autonomous leadership position with broad business exposure
• Opportunity to influence strategic and operational decisions
• ERP implementation and transformation projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Long-term career growth within an international organisation

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at***********@hoban.com.auor visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustmentsfor additional contact details.