Company: Japanese Manufacturing Company
Position: Finance Liaison (Accounting & Internal Control)
Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Key Responsibilities
Financial Closing & Reporting
- Coordinate and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
- Review and analyse financial statements and trial balances.
- Review various balance sheet and profit and loss accounts.
- Manage reporting timelines and coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely completion.
Headquarters Consolidation Reporting
- Prepare financial data adjustments in accordance with Japanese GAAP.
- Prepare consolidation reporting packages for headquarters.
- Upload financial information to the group consolidation system (STRAVIS).
- Liaise with the accounting team at the Japan headquarters and respond to related inquiries.
Internal Control & Governance
- Support the implementation and operation of internal controls in line with group policies.
- Review business processes and propose operational improvements.
- Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures, and approval workflows.
- Support J-SOX compliance and internal control initiatives.
Audit Support
- Communicate and coordinate with local external auditors.
- Collaborate with audit teams in Japan.
- Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, and explanations.
- Identify and address accounting issues and audit-related matters.
Management Support
- Provide financial and operational insights to local management.
- Prepare reports for headquarters in Japan.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
- Participate in projects related to business and management improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
- Experience with monthly financial closing processes.
- Business-level English communication skills.
- Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
Preferred
- Knowledge and practical experience of UK GAAP and/or IFRS.
- Experience with Japanese GAAP consolidation reporting.
- Experience using consolidation reporting systems such as STRAVIS.
- Experience liaising with external auditors and tax advisers.
- Experience in internal control operations, including J-SOX compliance.
- ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent UK accounting qualification.
- Japanese Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification.
- US CPA qualification.
- Previous experience with a Big Four accounting firm or professional accounting practice.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Able to act as an effective liaison between the Japan headquarters and overseas operations, proactively identifying issues and driving solutions.
- Possesses strong financial acumen as well as a solid understanding of business operations and management perspectives.
- Strong communicator who can work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Motivated to contribute to governance enhancement and process improvement initiatives.
- Interested in developing into a future management position.
Visa sponsorship may be available for exceptional candidates, subject to eligibility and company approval.
Only candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.
Pay: £55,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- UK visa sponsorship
Experience:
- accounting: 3 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
