Senior Accountant - Regional Finance at Northern Trust

Tokyo, Japan

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial ServicesIndustries

8+ years experience preferably in a financial services environment
Qualified CA, CPA or equivalent preferred
In-depth knowledge of local and international Accounting standards (USGAAP and local GAAP)
Communication and analytical skills to consult with partners/clients, analyze information and apply accounting standards
Advanced Excel skills
Degree in Accounting
Experience of Hyperion Financial Management and PeopleSoft (GL) systems would be advantageous

Maintenance of the accounting records, oversight of the financial statements & balance sheet reconciliations for Japan entity
Ensure compliance with all relevant Financial Reporting standards of USGAAP and local GAAP
Responsibility for change management, interpretation, implementation of new accounting standards as prescribed under local GAAP and U.S. GAAP
Preparation of General Purpose Financial Reports under local GAAP
Ownership of tax accounting and interact with tax firm and file corporate mandatory tax return
Oversee an offshore team that includes task management, priorities, knowledge sharing and development
Main Point of contact for Internal and External audits requirements relating to the financial statements
Responsible for annual review and documentation of all accounting processes
Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives across reporting processes and solutions
Respond to information and data requests from relevant committees and other Business Partners
Play a lead role in implementing Japan Finance related projects to help improve our financial reporting processes