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Job Description
To lead the Tokyo Finance team based in Delhi (under the direct support model) and is responsible for all areas of finance operations for CC Tokyo office including: month end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, working capital support, treasury management, partner remuneration & payroll payments. Working closely with our external tax consultant for Japan tax filings and reporting & with Tokyo General Manager (GM) and partners on finance operations
In addition, as a senior member of the APAC finance team, to provide support and guidance to other APAC offices from time to time as required and to participate in global finance projects as the APAC representative. This role can be based in Singapore.
Key Responsibilities
Group Reporting – with the support of our Delhi accounting team:
Review the processes and challenge the status quo. Have a strong change mindset for more effective and efficient processes.
Others, notably:
To assist with ad hoc projects or analysis as assigned by Tokyo GM, Regional Finance Director and CFO;
To assist the Tokyo GM in training secretaries and lawyers on finance related topics and in providing finance induction to new joiners.
Qualifications
Skills, Experience, Specific Qualification
Bachelor degree (Accounting / Finance Management orientation preferred)
ACCA/CPA or equivalent qualification. Knowledge of Japan GAAP and taxes will be highly regarded.
Minimum 8-year experience, preferably within an international organization where frequent inter-office interactions is required.
Fluent in English is a must with very good writing skills. Japanese language will be a bonus.
You will be an experienced accounting and finance manager, ideally within a professional services environment, with hands-on financial controlling experiences. Any experience in and knowledge of Japan GAAP and taxes are highly regarded.
You have managed a team and preferably also worked with offshored service teams.
This is very much a hands-on role offering the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the accounts process of a globally operating professional services firm.
Company Description
Who we are
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.
Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
Additional Information
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here
Clifford Chance is één van de meest toonaangevende en vooruitstrevende advocatenkantoren ter wereld. Op ons kantoor in hartje Amsterdam werken ruim 330 advocaten en niet-juridische collega's aan gecompliceerde internationale transacties en opdrachten voor eveneens toonaangevende Nederlandse en internationale ondernemingen, financiële instellingen, investeerders en internationale organisaties.
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