Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Specialist

The position

The Division of Financial Management (DFM) is strengthening its financial planning, management, and reporting frameworks and capabilities to address the rapidly increasing organizational complexity in supporting leadership and governing bodies while upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. We are seeking several high-caliber talents to support the management in leading the transformation. In this context, we are looking for a seasoned financial reporting specialist with a track record of automating and streamlining accounting and reporting processes, quality improvements, and the use of digital technology in an innovative manner to help lead this transformation.

Responsibilities

1. Support the Vice President of Financial Management and Senior Manager of Accounting Section in leading activities to:
2. Review the existing accounting and financial reporting processes to streamline and automate.
3. Develop measures for quality and service levels, and design/implement a continuous improvement process.
4. Develop and maintain a financial accounting manual with policy and procedures.
5. Liaise with external tax accountants for tax reporting and filings.
6. Liaise with external financial accounting auditors.
7. Support the coordination of examination and inspection by the Japanese government.
8. As a leader of the team, manage team members and perform/supervise financial reporting and general accounting tasks as assigned.
9. Serve as a resident subject matter expert on financial accounting matters.
10. Other related accounting tasks

*Job rotation within the Division for Financial Management may occur from the perspective of staff development and skill enhancement.

Qualifications

(Required)

1. A bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related matters
2. 7+ years of practical experience in accounting and financial reporting
3. Hold a Level 2 Bookkeeping Certification or possess equivalent knowledge
4. PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
5. Self-motivated individuals who can work independently and possess strong communication skills
6. Native-level Japanese proficiency and English proficiency equivalent to a TOEIC score of 800

(Preferred)

1. Individuals holding qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), U.S. Certified Public Accountant (USCPA), or Tax Accountant
2. Passed Nippon Keiei Shikaku Level 1, Tax Accountant subjects, CPA Short Answer Exam, etc.
3. Experience using/implementing ERP(SAP) systems
4. Practical experience at accounting firms or tax accountant offices
5. Project management experience
6. Experience improving operational efficiency through IT utilization, etc.
7. Work experience in an English-speaking workplace environment

Compensation and Benefits

In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations.

Benefits:

• Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
• Annual paid leave and summer holidays
• Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
• Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
• Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
• Access to Child Development Center
• Access to Schooling Options
• Language Education
• Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
• Remote Work System

Application Documents

• Cover letter in both English and Japanese
• Curriculum vitae in both English and Japanese

* 2 reference letters will be required during the final stages of the process

Declaration

• OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff.
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• Recruiting Organization: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology School Corporation
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