Assistant Accounting Manager

Deckers Brands; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

このポジションは、アジア太平洋地域のグローバル会計サービスの一部として、会計アシスタントマネージャーを募集しています。月次・四半期・年次の締め作業を行い、固定資産の会計を監督し、プロセス改善プロジェクトをリードします。日本のビジネスチームと緊密に連携し、財務関連のさまざまな問題に対処します。会計ポリシーの知識と高い正確性が求められ、国際的なチームとの協力が重要です。柔軟性と倫理観を持ち、業務の改善に積極的に取り組む姿勢が求められます。

Qualifications

• 会計およびファイナンスの学位が必要で、8年以上の関連経験が求められる。
• 日本語と英語のビジネスレベルのコミュニケーションスキルが必須。

Responsibilities

• 月次、四半期、年次の締め作業を行い、チームと協力する。
• 固定資産会計のプロセスをリードし、改善を図る。

Skills

会計ポリシーと手続きの知識

JGAAPおよびU.S. GAAPの会計要件の知識

固定資産の取り扱いに関する知識

ERPシステムの理解（Oracleが望ましい）

高い正確性を維持する能力

財務情報の機密性を維持する能力

独立した判断を使用する能力

高い誠実性

対人スキル

分析および問題解決スキル

意思決定スキル

効果的な口頭およびリスニングスキル

細部への注意と高い正確性

非常に効果的な組織スキル

効果的な文書コミュニケーションスキル

ストレス管理スキル

戦略的かつ「ハンズオン」アプローチ

Education

会計またはファイナンスの学位

日本簿記検定2級（望ましい）

ビジネスレベルの英語および日本語のコミュニケーションスキル

関連する経験8年以上

消費財業界の経験（望ましい）

Microsoft Office Excelのスキル

Tools

Oracle

Job description

【本ポジションについて】
The Accounting Assistant Manager reports to APAC Accounting Senior Manager in Shanghai as part of the Asia Pacific Region (APAC) Global Accounting Services (GAS) Shared Service Center (SSC). The Assistant Manager should work closely with the FP&A team in Japan to support Japan business growth requirements.
The Accounting Assistant Manager is responsible for handling the following areas:

1. Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Closing cooperating with Shanghai GAS team members in USGAAP
2. Secondary ledger closing with accountant in Japan team
3. Leads GAS related global project implementation and supports local business process improvement in finance relative area
4. Supervises Fixed Asset accounting in JGAAP basis in PCA
5. Work with APAC Senior manager in SH, Finance & Business team in Japan for miscellaneous issues in local

Develop and maintain productive, effective, and professional relationships with GAS Shanghai team, superiors, and local business partners. Represent the company in a positive and supportive manner at all times. Proactively work for process improvement and new projects cooperating with global colleagues.

2【業務内容（職責）】
※ (%)は全体の業務に対する割合を指します
■ Primary ledger Monthly/Quarterly/Annual closing (35%)

1. Reviews the journal entries and prepares the reclassification/correction JEs if any for monthly closing
2. Reviews the work-papers prepared by accountant
3. Reviews the supporting documentation for Inventory/Duty and Freight for direct import items
4. Work with local business teams on better understanding of provision
5. Leads Japan Fixed Asset accounting record process and physical count process
6. Exercises judgment to determine accruals and other journal entries, such as management reserves
7. Researches and disseminates information on inquiries related to departmental expenses.
8. Guide/advise operation team on lease payment application in LUX (lease system)
9. Assist in group audit like preparation PBC if needed and inventory count
10. Involves Japan P&L review meeting with FP&A team

■ Secondary Ledger Closing and Fixed Asset Accounting in JGAAP(25%)

1. Reviews & supervises JGAAP Fixed Assets records prepared by accountant in PCA
2. Reviews the GAAP adjustment entries prepared by accountant
3. Reconciles the financial statements between USGAAP and JGAAP
4. Understand the new accounting standards for Japan GAAP and raises to line manager timely

■ AP, AR and Treasury related (15%)

1. Supports the communication with local bank and responds to the local bank inquiry
2. Coordinates with treasury team to finish the insurance questionnaire and the corresponding payment.
3. Supervises vendor invoice filing for both hard copies and soft copies.
4. Backup for GAS AR team on credit and sales order release during CN holiday.

■ Global project implementation and Process Improvement(15%)

1. Supports line manager to implement Global Project
2. Participates in any project and represents as project leader from accounting team, communicates with line manager in time and can solve the project-related issues proactively
3. Coordinates with other departments even takes lead for some improvements

■ Ad-hoc and others(10%)

1. Corresponds to ad-hoc requests from Japan business team and collaborates with line manager and Japan Finance director to ensure completion of the ad-hoc request
2. Physical control for contracts and agreements
3. Team member coaching

※副業・兼業不可

3【Education/ Experience】

1. College Degree in accounting or Finance
2. Japanese Bookkeeping Certificate (Nissho Boki) 2 preferred
3. Business level written & verbal communication skill in English and Japanese
4. At least 8 years related experience
5. Consumer goods industry experience preferred
6. Strong Microsoft Office Excel skill required

【Skills/Competencies】

1. Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures
2. Knowledge of JGAAP and U.S. GAAP accounting requirements
3. Knowledge of Fixed Asset treatment in JGAAP and USGAAP
4. Familiarity with an ERP system, preferably Oracle
5. Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and entering financial information
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of concerning financial information
7. Ability to use independent judgment in performing all duties of the position
8. High degree of integrity with the ability to handle confidential and sometimes highly sensitive matters in the appropriate manner
9. Good interpersonal skills
10. Analytical and problem-solving skills
11. Decision-making skills
12. Effective verbal and listening skills
13. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
14. Very effective organizational skills
15. Effective written communications skills
16. Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet and word processing programs, and email at a highly proficient level
17. Stress management skills
18. Strategic and “hands on” approach

Personal Attributes
The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of a Finance and Administration person. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

1. Be honest and trustworthy
2. Be respectful
3. Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
4. Be flexible
5. Demonstrate sound work ethics

All leaders at Deckers Brands must be able to demonstrate our leadership behaviors –

1. Come As You Are
2. Better Together
3. Commit To Create