Finance Manager / Lead
Tokyo
City Teams – Japan /
Full-time /
On-site
We are growing in Japan and are looking for a Finance Lead to be based in Tokyo, Japan. The ideal candidate has experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can help scale and manage our rapid growth across Japan. We are seeking someone who has strong leadership abilities and hands-on experience in managing finance operations.
At Lalamove, we believe in the power of community. Millions of drivers and customers use our technology every day to connect with one another and move things that matter. Delivery is what we do best and we ensure it is always fast and simple. Since 2013, we have tackled the logistics industry head on to find the most innovative solutions for the world’s delivery needs. We are full steam ahead to make Lalamove synonymous with delivery and on a mission to impact as many local communities as we can. We have massively scaled our efforts across Asia and now have our sights on taking our best in class technology to the rest of the world. And we need your help to get us there!
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the daily operations of the Finance and Accounting Department
- Performs Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes for the Japan operation;
- Organize, control and define the proper process for local invoicing, finance and collections
- Liaise with external parties including but not limited to customers, vendors, lawyers, tax or government authorities, etc
- Support and orientation for all internal areas regarding financial/business processes;
- Manage the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance and Accounting Department
- Coordinate with suppliers of payments platforms and invoicing platforms locally
- Preparing the financial information required by the local authorities
- Participating in internal control testing and some transactional taxes activities
- Contributing to timely and efficient communication with stakeholders to identify and discuss issues and suggestions for improvement
- Prepares cash flow reports, financial reports such as Forecasts, Budgets and Actual results, performing a thorough investigation and analysis over collected data;
- Perform financial review & analysis, budgeting, planning, capital expenditure and investment return analysis on a group level basis
- Perform month-end reconciliation and analysis, including but not limited to fixed assets and bank statements
- Supporting the financial leadership team with financial aspects of project funding and risk assessment
Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or Accounting
- Native or at least business-level proficiency in Japanese
- Fluent in English to communicate with the entire group
- 5 years of relevant experience in Finance and Accounting with ideally 1 year in a managerial capacity
- Must have a strong understanding of local taxation regulations with the ability to advise
- Holding a CPA certification is strongly preferred
- Solid local tax knowledge and advanced Excel
