JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

(1) Financial Accounting & Management Accounting.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.

• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements.

• Prepare management accounting reports (PL/ BS/ CF, departmental analysis, etc.).

• Prepare management reports for senior leadership (in both English and Japanese).

(2) Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.

• Coordinate with internal departments for data collection and analysis.

• Support the operation of the new Budget/ Forecast platform.

(3) Taxation

• Support corporate tax and GST filings.

• Coordinate with external tax advisors.

• Organise and report tax-related matters for group companies.

• Support work related to Pillar 2 (Global Minimum Tax) compliance.

• Assist in preparing and maintaining transfer pricing documentation (TP documentation).

(4) Consolidation Reporting (Japan HQ)

• Prepare consolidation reporting packages for the Japan headquarters (IKC).

• Assist in preparing adjustment entries based on HQ accounting standards (e.g., IFRS).

• Respond to inquiries from HQ (in Japanese/English).

• Prepare consolidation schedules (fixed assets, inventory, tax, cash flow, etc.)

• Ensure data consistency with related entities.

• Support audit-related tasks as required.

(5) Intercompany Financing Operations

• Support intercompany financing transactions, including loan arrangements, settlements, and cash management between IAP and related companies.

• Monitor repayment schedules and ensure accuracy of interest calculations.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of financing operations.

• Maintain proper documentation and ensure compliance with internal policies.

(6) Communication with Japan Headquarters

• Prepare emails, documents, and reports in Japanese.

• Coordinate with HQ teams (Accounting, Tax, Corporate Planning).

• Participate in meetings conducted in Japanese and prepare minutes.

• Handle inquiries related to consolidation reporting and intercompany transactions.

(7) Communication with Japanese Banks

• Handle communication with Japanese banks in Japanese (loans, account management, contracts).

• Prepare and explain required documents as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher qualifications preferably in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other finance-related fields.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance or accounting in a corporate environment.

• Knowledge in financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, transfer pricing or international tax matters, basic knowledge of consolidation accounting is an advantage.

• Understanding of intercompany financing concepts is preferred.

• Basic understanding of compliance requirements related to finance and accounting operations.

• Experience in ERP system, SAP is preferred and familiar with Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table, basic functions) and PowerPoint (presentation preparation).

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants, kindly send your resume in MS WORD format to ref77@trustrecruit.com.sg or please click on “Apply Now” and provide the below details in your resume.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.