Chief Accountant

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Pico International Ltd is looking for a self-motivated, financially savvy and detailed Chief Accountant to be responsible for the financial analysis and finance operation of the agency.

The ideal candidate is to support our office staff to ensure we have a healthy financial situation at all times. You will be responsible for overall finance matters, and other administrative matters (such as HR / legal / subsidy) as well as creating management-level reports.

The successful candidate for this role should possess excellent communication skills and have prior experience in ERP systems, book-keeping and financial analysis. You will play a key role in supporting the agency through financial matters (eg. hedging / cashflow) to help the agency achieve the overall growth objectives.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconcilations and journal entries
• Coordinate and work with corporate finance teams (based in HK) to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines
• Use computerized accounting systems effectively
• Generate financial reports and statements to Managers for review
• Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions
• Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to management
• Respond to accounting inquiries for management in a timely fashion
• Guide and nurture other accountants when needed
• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentation
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations
• Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures

• at least 10 years of working experience
• At least 5 - 10+ years of experience effectively in finance
• Prior experience of leading at least a team of 1-2 pax
• Ability to work under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills, multi-task and ability to follow-up
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English
• Must have native level spoken and written proficiency in Japanese
• Candidate must have a valid working permit in Japan

Functional Competencies

• Self-starter with a hands-on approach
• Resilient with a dare-to-be-different mentality
• Innovative
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration
• Business Acumen
• Brand Focus
• Global Perspective