Sr Manager, Accounting at PayPal

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Leadership, Consultation, Statutory Reporting, Audit Management, Tax Returns, Internal Controls, Project Management, SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Bilingual, Attention to Detail, Communication, Collaboration, Ecommerce, Japanese Accounting Standards

Industry

Software Development

Description

Drive accounting support within finance transformation work programs and other process enhancements Provide accounting expertise and leadership to finance and business organizations Consult with business partners regularly to ensure awareness of significant transactions and potential accounting impact Prepare annual statutory accounts within statutory deadlines Manage year-end audit process ensuring timely completion Prepare annual tax returns and JCT returns Support business in new product implementation from an accounting and control perspective Review business processes to improve/strengthen internal controls and track remediation of control deficiencies Support the local Finance team in a variety of ad hoc projects and tasks as required 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Month End: This role has overall responsibility for the timely completion and review of the end-to-end month and quarter end close processes including tasks such as: Close monitoring of all entries into the GL regardless of where the entries are booked, including oversight of GL team entries such as cost-plus, intercompany charges and tax accruals Prepare for review of the Regional Controller, accurate and timely monthly insight into P&L, Balance sheet & Cash flow, including monthly variance analysis. Review balance sheet reconciliations performed in shared service centre, investigate and drive open items to closure Supervision of outsourced AP process and management of local business activities to support the process in compliance with approved policies and procedures with a focus on enhancing controls Seasoned finance professional with over 8 years of experience, including statutory reporting and audit responsibilities, ideally with a Big 4 background. Holds an accounting or business degree and relevant accounting qualifications for at least 5 years. Bilingual in Japanese and English, with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Experienced in SAP, SAP BW, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and a passion for ecommerce, capable of building trusted relationships with international finance stakeholders. Proven track record in financial services, technology, or other fast-paced commercial environments. Brings valuable experience from globally listed matrix organizations and regulated entities. Deep expertise in Japanese accounting standards and US GAAP differences. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks independently and within teams, thriving in fast-paced, autonomous environments.

Responsibilities

The Sr Manager, Accounting will drive accounting support within finance transformation work programs and manage the year-end audit process. They will also prepare annual statutory accounts and provide accounting expertise to business partners.