【アステラス製薬】Affiliate Financial Controller, Japan
仕事内容
https://astellasjapan.avature.net/en_GB/careers/JobDetail/Affiliate-Financial-Controller-Japan/3924
【募集の背景 / Purpose & Scope】
This position is responsible for statutory reporting, legal entity accounting, and period-end closing activities for the Japan affiliate, ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory and group reporting requirements.
It ensures that there is strong control environment over accounting, finance and tax processes and that relevant controls are effective and evidenced.
The role utilises provision of accounting entries from the Global General Accounting team to support the production of localised and accurate financial statements that are both timely and compliant with local statutory and tax regulations.
【職務の内容 / Essential Job Responsibilities】
（雇入れ直後）
Lead and oversee preparation of statutory financial statements for the Japan legal entity, ensuring compliance with local GAAP, IFRS reporting requirements, and local tax regulations.
Responsible for local provision of statutory statistics data to local regulatory authorities including tax related filings not already covered by the central Tax operations team
Calculation of key finance deliverables such as local Sales Bonus Accruals, Rebate reconciliation, Transfer Pricing, Dividend payments and Product P&L analysis, in line with Group policy and process
Manage timely book closing for the affiliate in collaboration with Global Capability Centre and Business Process Outsourcer
Primary liaison for local statutory and tax audits, ensuring compliance and timely resolution of audit matters.
Prepare and oversee local J-SOX controls, maintaining strong governance frameworks in line with the Finance Authorisation Rules and Astellas accounting policies.
Oversight of Transfer Price contracts in liaison with the Intercompany and Inventory Controller in the Global General Accounting Chapter
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities for the Japan affiliate in collaboration with the Global Capability Centre and Business Process Outsourcer.
Key local contact for business functions, providing financial insight and advice and ensuring alignment with the Global Accounting and Operational Finance Practice
Other activities specific to the local Affiliate not covered by the Global Capability Centre
応募資格(必須経験など)
【就業環境に関する要件 / Specific Physical or Environmental Requirements】
・This position is based in the local Affiliate. Attendance in the office is expected on a hybrid basis to meet business needs and to ensure strong connections are maintained with the operational business, whilst the flexibility to work from home will enable colleagues to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
・International travel maybe required to attend Affiliate-orientated commercial events, and Global Business Solutions Strategic Forums or Workshops.
【応募要件 / Qualifications】
＜必須 / Required＞
-Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
-ACA / or ACCA / or CPA and / or equivalent accounting qualification or experience
・Experience:
-Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, statutory compliance, and controlling
-Proven experience in managing audits and working with external auditors and tax authorities
-Prior experience in a multinational environment and matrix organization preferred
-Familiarity with Shared Service or Global Capability Centre collaboration models preferred
・Technical Knowledge:
-Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP, as well as local direct and indirect tax regulations
-Solid understanding of internal controls, J-SOX/SOX frameworks, and finance governance
-Experience with transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and corporate tax matters
・Systems and Tools:
-Proficiency in ERP systems (such as SAP) and exposure to financial consolidation tools
-Strong Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus
・Language and Communication
-Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
-English and Japanese advanced level in speaking and writing
・Competencies
-High attention to detail and data accuracy
-Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
-Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
【応募書類 / Application Documents】
和文履歴書（必須）・和文職務経歴書（必須）・英文レジュメ（任意）
Resumes