Job Description
<Job Responsibilities> • Cost Analysis & Reduction Strategy: - Analyze historical cost data to identify expense trends, inefficiencies, and cost drivers. - Formulate and execute effective cost-reduction strategies across production and operational processes. • Budgeting & Financial Forecasting: - Manage and review the preparation of annual operational budgets and financial forecasts. - Monitor actual performance against budgets, analyze variance, and present actionable financial insights to management. • Accounting Supervision & Operations: - Supervise all core accounting functions, including Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), General Ledger (GL), Cost Accounting, and Inventory Management. - Lead month-end closing of manufacturing costs and calculation of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) accurately and on schedule. • Fixed Asset Management & Compliance: - Oversee the recording, valuation, physical checking, and auditing of company fixed assets in strict compliance with accounting standards. - Coordinate with external auditors to ensure smooth audit processes and regulatory compliance. • Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration: - Collaborate with production, supply chain, and operational teams to streamline processes, minimize rework, and reduce data errors. - Drive continuous process improvement (Kaizen) initiatives to enhance operational cost efficiency.
Job Requirement
<Necessary Skills / Experience> - Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - Conversational, high-level English communication skills (both written and spoken) for reporting directly to Japanese Executive Management - 7–10 years of experience in accounting, financial management, and cost control within the air-conditioning, electronics, or related manufacturing industries. - 3-5 years of management experience - Strong expertise in Cost Accounting, Inventory Management, and COGS calculation - Proficient in using ERP systems (SAP is highly preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel <Preferable Skill/ Experience> - Proven experience in a large-scale manufacturing industry is highly required - Japanese company experience