Finance Manager

Coface · Minato, Japan · full-time · On site · May 22, 2026

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Job Description

As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for all Accounting and Reporting in IFRS/ J-GAAP, ensuring timeliness, accuracy and efficiency. All Finance matter (Controllership, Tax, Treasury, FP&A) of 2 legal entities (COFACE Japan branch and COFACE Service Japan) is covered by 3 Finance persons (CFO, you and Accountant). We are seeking individuals who have the willingness to acquire a broad range of Finance knowledge, can manage multitasking independently, and can collaborate to maximize the team's output. Opportunity for career development within the group and region. Frequent communication with colleagues of HQ in HK. The current Regional CFO is at the Tokyo office and there will be possibility to work on regional tasks/ projects.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Accounting:

Lead monthly/ quarterly IFRS base accounting closing, in a timely and accurate manner.

Lead quarterly J-GAAP base accounting closing, in a timely and accurate manner

  • Reporting:

Lead monthly/ quarterly IFRS base reporting, in a timely and accurate manner.

Lead quarterly J-GAAP base regulatory reporting of COFACE Japan branch, in a timely and accurate manner

Lead annual J-GAAP base reporting of COFACE Service Japan, in a timely and accurate manner

Coordinate and support ad-hoc regulatory submissions

  • Internal Control and compliance:

Lead regular internal control reviews

Ensure financial compliance and enhance internal control mechanism

Education and Experience:

University graduate majoring in Accounting or Finance related disciplines i.e. CPA is preferable

MISSION :

  • Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
  • Prepare general ledger for the group closing, local FSA closing and local Tax filing.
  • All Finance matter (Controllership, Tax, Treasury, FP&A) of 2 legal entities (COFACE Japan branch and COFACE Service Japan) is covered by 3 Finance persons
  • We are seeking individuals who have the willingness to acquire a broad range of Finance knowledge, can manage multitasking independently, and can collaborate to maximize the team's output

Native level in Japanese and Business Level English

5+ years relevant working experience related to accounting/financial reporting

Sound knowledge of international accounting principles and procedures. As well as local regulatory accounting principles and local taxation regulation. Knowledge of general insurance accounting is highly preferable (both JGAAP and IFRS)

Good command of MS Excel

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (e.g. project management, payroll accounting…)

Recognized accounting qualifications, i.e. US CPA is preferable

Additional Information

  • Flexible working model: up to 3 days of home office per week after the 1st month
  • Career opportunities: Opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field
Employer
Coface
Location
Minato, Japan · On site
Contract
full-time