• The linking pin between the finance execution centers (Koch financial services and International Reporting) and the business with the purpose to ensure the numbers are accurate and timely reported – take ownership of the end-result;
• Regularly review the balance sheet and P&L to ensure that it reflects reality by looking back and looking ahead to manage expectations;
• Participate in finance related optimization and integration projects;
• Supporting the business partners with financial reporting related queries – primary contact for the business;
• Drive operational excellence in the execution centers by advising and coaching on process execution;
• Identifying process improvement initiatives and aligning with business partners on decision making process;
• Accountable and responsible for correct periodic corporate reporting;
• Involved in implementing process, internal control and tax improvement initiatives;
• Support the final approval of statutory filings;
• Support operational tax related queries from the business partner;
• Ensure finance master data is accurate and reflects business needs.
• Other accounting or finance activities, aligned with team role allocation.

·Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance/Accounting or related disciplines. (RA/CPA preferred)

· At least 2 Years of relevant experience which includes working in a corporate multinational finance organization;

· Experience in working within a shared Service Center concept;

· Experience of connecting with business and providing the accounting solutions

· Good system knowledge (SAP, One Stream is preferred);

· Involved in/managing IT optimization and analysis automation projects is preferred;

· Solid understanding of USGAAP, local GAAP and tax accounting principles applicable to the entities supported.

· Manufacturing or trading company cost and gross margin analysis experiences is preferred;

· Fluent in English, both oral and in writing as well as presentation.

· Japanese language skills are considered a plus.