Head of Finance, Tokyo

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As the Head of Finance, Tokyo, you will partner with Japan business leaders and senior management to enable delivery of Japan and APAC strategy. You will be responsible for ensuring adequate financial control and reliable financial reporting for the business operating in Japan and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations for regulatory reporting and tax filings.

What will you do?

• To partner with and support the Japan business leaders to attain their financial and strategic objectives by supplying accurate and timely financial and management information including business plans and forecasts
• Financial Control:
  • IFRS and Japanese GAAP
  • Statutory reporting to Head Office
• Regulatory Reporting:
  • Timely and accurate review of Bank Branch and Securities regulatory reports
  • Liaison with Japanese regulators when required
• Financial and Management Reporting:
  • Legal entity/ statutory reporting
  • Management reporting and performance analysis
• Tax Compliance:
  • Review of tax working papers in support of the annual tax return
  • Liaison with tax authorities when required
• To assist with the establishment and implementation and monitoring of appropriate policies for Tokyo Finance
• To develop/update procedure manuals for key processes and operations, reviewed and updated at least annually
• SME to local and Head Office projects as required

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• CA or CPA accounting qualification
• Minimum 10 years Banking or Financial Institution and management experiences
• Detailed working knowledge of IFRS and Japanese GAAP
• Regulatory experience with both Bank and Securities firm reporting
• Management experience for a small team
• Fluent English and Japanese language skills

Nice-to-have

• Highly developed PC skills – Microsoft programs
• Audit background or experience

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to building close relationships with the business
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at rbc.com/careers.
JOB SUMMARY
City: Tokyo
Address: Level 8, Akasaka Intercity AIR, 1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku
Work Hours/Week: 40
Work Environment: Office
Employment Type: Permanent
Career Level: Experienced Hire/Professional
Pay Type: Salary + Variable Bonus
Required Travel (%): 0-25
Exempt/Non-Exempt: N/A
People Manager: Yes
Application Deadline: 12/27/2020
Platform: CFO Group
Req ID: 253356
Ad Code(s):