Finance Manager
Kraken
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Tokyo • 🇯🇵 Japan
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Lead the establishment and day-to-day running of the finance function for the Japanese entity, serving as the primary finance contact for the local leadership team.
- Lead on the completion of year end audits and preparation of the annual financial reports for Japanese entities.
- Ensure local compliance is maintained across all core areas, including corporate tax, payroll, statutory reporting, and regulatory filings in Japan.
- Own and execute all monthly and quarter-end reporting activities, ensuring adherence to global standards.
- Manage accounts receivable and payables, ensuring smooth cash flow management.
- Manage cashflow operations
- Partner with internal and external teams to support project delivery and align finance with business milestones.
- Work with external stakeholders and clients on contract support and financial processes.
- Ensure compliance, documentation, and internal controls are current and robust.
- Collaborate with other regional finance leads to drive global consistency and process improvement.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency.
Requirements
- A recognised international accounting qualification (CA or CPA)
- Deep, proven understanding of Japanese GAAP and local tax compliance requirements is essential
- Experience working closely with a Zeirishi (Licensed Tax Accountant) on statutory and tax matters.
- Significant experience with Japanese compliance requirements across corporate tax, payroll, and regulatory filings
- A proactive, hands-on operator who is comfortable managing operational details.
- A background in managing and building processes from a foundational stage.
- Understanding of IFRS and US GAAP would be an asset.
- Experience with advanced ERP systems; NetSuite experience is a significant plus.
- Fluency in both Japanese (business level, written and verbal) and English is a must to manage local teams, external advisors, and global stakeholders.
Benefits
- Employee stock options
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Japanese GAAPcorporate tax compliancepayroll compliancestatutory reportingfinancial reportingcash flow managementprocess improvementautomationIFRSUS GAAP
Soft skills
proactivehands-onoperational managementcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
CACPA