Finance And Accounting Manager

The Finance & Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities across 18 European countries, ensuring compliance with local GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), tax regulations, and group standards. The role is critical in driving financial transparency, ensuring accurate reporting, and guaranteeing timely payroll execution across all entities. The position acts as a key interface between the European operations and headquarters in Japan, ensuring alignment with global financial policies and reporting requirements.

**Key Responsibilities
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Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with local GAAP and group reporting requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial reports to HQ in Japan
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
• Submitting monthly country-level financial reports (P/L) in a timely manner

Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and payroll accounting
• Ensure compliance with local tax, legal, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate external audits and act as the main point of contact for auditors and tax advisors
• Maintain and improve internal controls and financial processes

Payroll Management (Multi-country)

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and salary payments across all 18 countries
• Oversee coordination with local payroll providers and ensure compliance with country-specific labor and tax regulations
• Manage payroll-related reporting, controls, and audits
• Identify and mitigate payroll risks in a multi-country environment

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 5 finance professionals
• Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and support professional development
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team

• Support operational departments with financial analysis and cost management

• Drive financial transparency across the organization

HQ Coordination (Tokyo, Japan)

• Serve as the key liaison with HQ finance teams in Japan