Accounting Manager, Japan
The Accounting Manager oversees all accounting operations for Ferrero Japan, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements and Ferrero Group policies. This role is responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, and supporting business decisions with accurate and timely financial data. The Accounting Manager collaborates closely with internal teams and external partners.
- Manage the full spectrum of accounting operations for Ferrero Japan, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements and Ferrero Group policies
- Oversee all accounting functions, including month-end and year-end closing for accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and other relevant ledgers
- Formulate and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, working closely with the GRC team to address control points
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of all reporting requirements and provide operational support and guidance to internal teams
- Lead balance sheet reviews, drive completion of general ledger reconciliations, and resolve aged items promptly
- Ensure adequate insurance coverage for the company (excluding medical insurance)
- Manage intercompany functions, including contracts, reconciliations, and group reporting requirements
- Ensure compliance with credit policy, manage credit risks, conduct periodic reviews, and recommend appropriate risk management approaches for customers
- Set up bank guarantees and credit insurance, resolve credit issues, and coordinate with relevant parties on outstanding invoices
- Lead local credit committee meetings and support requests from area and headquarters regarding credit management
- Support tax and discretionary cashflow budgeting processes
- Lead external audits and support the timely submission of tax returns, collaborating with external consultants and the regional tax team
- Oversee relationships with corporate secretary, auditors, tax advisors, and other external parties
- Drive simplification and continuous process improvement within the accounting function
- Supervise and develop junior accounting staff, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration
- Participate in ad-hoc projects and respond to requests from the Region and / or headquarters
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA Japan or equivalent preferred)
- Strong accounting experience, ideally in a multinational FMCG or Big 4 environment
- Strong knowledge of J-GAAP, IFRS, and local tax regulations
- Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Good cross-functional collaboration, internal and external partnership and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for excellence and continuous improvement
- People management experience is preferred
- Proficiency in SAP4HANA and Microsoft Excel is required
- Native fluency in Japanese and business-level English is required
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Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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