Financial Controller Japan & S Korea

MSX International Group is the leading global provider of outsourced business solutions for the automotive industry making business in more than 80 countries. MSXI’s deep industry expertise combined with advanced data analytics and custom software solutions improve the performance of automotive dealership networks by increasing revenue, reducing cost, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Position Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the financial affairs of Japan & South Korea business unit and provide the relevant financial & commercial support to the Japan & South Korea Country Manager. The main reporting line will be into the Finance Director, International Markets (Melbourne, Australia), with a business partnering role with the Country Manager on the day-to-day operational functions of the business. This is a hands-on role supported by an accounting and an admin resource based in Tokyo, both of whom report into this position. Leading and managing these resources on a day-to-day basis is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the business unit's Financial & Management accounting, including cash flow & treasury management and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure all financial activities of Japan & South Korea are reported accurately and timely in accordance with corporate policies and month-end timeframes
• Process Japan & South Korea financial results into JDE
• Prepare Japan & South Korea monthly results management reporting
• Manage Japan & South Korea monthly forecasting and annual budgeting in PBCS
• Conduct Japan & South Korea monthly country review analysis and reporting
• Manage external service providers in Japan and South Korea
• Review and sign off on all commercial project financials in partnership with the Country Manager within corporate authority guidelines
• Support the International Markets Finance Director on various other financial, commercial & operational tasks in the region as and when required
• Support the Country Manager and Operations Manager on various commercial initiatives and activities relative to projects, team resources and business development efforts

Key Experience Requirements

• Ability to speak and converse in both English & Japanese
• Qualified Accountant to Japanese Accounting Standards with circa 5-10 years experience
• Experienced in Project Management/Professional Services environment, with key understanding of multiple Project P&Ls, resource allocation, etc.
• Experienced user with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
• Ability to implement corporate controls and standards across Japan & South Korea operations
• Ability to business partner with the Country Manager
• Maturity to challenge and add value to local decision making
• Ability to work independently without supervision and manage resources
• Ability to perform a broader operations role

ONLY CANDIDATES THAT RESIDE IN JAPAN AND CAN WORK IN JAPAN WILL BE CONSIDERED.

MSX is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, neurodiversity or other personal characteristics and backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, or marital and parental status. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.