【ステート・ストリート】Head of Finance Japan, Controller, Vice President
仕事内容
Reporting into the APAC Controller with matrix reporting lines to the Head of Japan/ local business heads under multiple-hat arrangement.
Responsible for all aspects of legal entity and BU Controllership in Japan to ensure accuracy of financial results and that all internal controls are appropriately designed and executed.
Manage a small team based out of Japan and partnering with a wide range of stakeholders including Businesses, the local management, Lead Financial Officers (LFOs), Global Finance Centre (Global Accounting Operations, Billing, Regulatory Reporting) and Group Reporting team in Boston.
Coordinate with Global Close and Consolidation team on monthly close cycle process for accuracy, timeliness and efficiency.
Ensure financial controls are operating effectively and issues reported/ resolved and appropriately escalated. Responsibility for Internal Audit results and remediation for Japanese entities.
Ensure all regulatory returns, statistics and surveys are prepared accurately and timely, and in compliance with the local regulatory and statutory requirements which includes maintaining a robust standard operating procedures and adhering to Global Governance Framework.
Actively manage the Local external auditor to finalize statutory reporting including query resolution.
In accordance with Legal Entity Governance Standards, to act as a Finance representative / Board member for statutory entities in Japan
Key interface and close collaboration with LFO’s and FP&A organization to ensure alignment and accuracy on monthly, Quarterly/ Annual results.
Represent in relevant local, regional and global governance committees, project steering committees, and BU Risk committees etc.
Finance and accounting support to Business including budgeting, strategic plans, and introduction of new products.
Lead and execution of transformation initiatives. Ensure robust control and knowledge on the activities migrated to GFC, proper implementation of systems which impact the external & internal financial & regulatory reporting. Execute on initiatives that impact accounting, reporting or tax including capital management, legal entity rationalization etc.
Oversee Local tax compliance (direct and Indirect) including implementation of Transfer Pricing.
Attestations – eg, SOX Reporting, Representation Letters.
Talent management, business continuity, compensation planning, succession planning, goal setting and tracking.
Any other ad-hoc tasks as required by the Head of Japan / APAC controller from time-to-time.
応募資格(必須経験など)
Requirements:
Qualified Accountant with approximately 15-20 years of relevant experience ideally with the regulated financial institutions.
Strong Leadership capability and stakeholders’ management skills
Ability to understand and ensure compliance with reporting requirements under Japan GAAP as well as US GAAP.
Ability to deal with the Local Regulators (including but not limited to JFSA) and regulatory obligations
Fast learner, proactiveness in identifying and dealing with issues
Excellent attention to details
Good knowledge of Accounting System (e.g. Oracle, SUN) will be an advantage
Well conversant with Japanese and English Language (both oral and written)
Ability to work in a fast-paced banking environment managing multiple priorities