Manager, Accounting and Reporting

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Job description

This role is responsible for day-to-day general accounting and reporting activities, including the preparation, analysis and review of general ledger activity, financial statements and associated monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements. It requires knowledge of IFRS, proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and ability to understand and utilize financial systems. Primary responsibilities include: Preparing, reviewing and analyzing monthly journal entries. Completing monthly/quarterly/annual close tasks in accordance with close deadlines. Preparing and reviewing monthly reporting packages, ensuring conformity with IFRS and company accounting policies. Reviewing and analyzing trial balances, including commentary preparation. Preparing annual financial statements, including drafting of footnotes. Reconciling and verifying balance sheet accounts. Identifying and implementing process improvements. Performing accounting research to ensure appropriate treatment of key transactions. Liasing with FP&A and other functions to understand new transactions and provide support on accounting and close considerations. Supporting all internal and external audit requirements. The professional development benefits of this role include the opportunity to influence colleagues, business partners and key stakeholders on accounting and reporting best practices and the opportunity to effect positive change and drive value through process simplification and improvement. In this role you will: Ensure timely completion of close activities, with robust review and analysis. Enhance reporting through process improvements and business partnering;. Support both internal and external auditors;. Work closely with internal controls to ensure J-SOX compliance;. Qualifications required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, CPA a plus;. Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in a public and/or private setting;. Working knowledge of IFRS. Experience with a large ERP, preferably SAP. Advanced Excel skills. Ability to clearly and accurately identify, define and troubleshoot problems;. Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines;. Ability to innovate and challenge the status quo;. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills;. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;. Excellent business partnering and collaboration skills. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status. Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams. Job postings, job offers, or introductions to enter into a business relationship with Otsuka through a third-party vendor may be unauthorized. Avoid being the subject of a scam by dealing only directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website Any authorized third-party vendor job boards should redirect any inquiry to this Otsuka Career website.

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