Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) has grown to be the world’s largest travel agency since its founding in 1982. Headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, the company has more than 30 brands in its portfolio, 3000 retail shops worldwide and employs around 20,000 people. After starting as a leisure travel agency, the company is now also one of the world’s largest corporate travel managers through a network of specialist brands that includes FCM Travel Solutions, Corporate Traveller, cievents, Campus Travel and Stage and Screen.
Operating in more than 90 countries and employing over 6000 people, FCM is transforming the business of travel through our empowered and accountable people who deliver a high level of service and a comprehensive technology suite bringing a wide range of solutions for Duty of Care, Reporting and Traveller’s peace of mind. Leveraging FCM’s negotiating strength and supplier relationships in conjunction with our tailored business travel programs, our expertise and our innovative technology, we logically become the partner of choice of our customers.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Financial Controller for Japan in order to oversee our financial activities and improve our internal controls in Japan. This role will report locally to the General Manager Japan and to the Asia Regional Financial Controller based in Singapore and is an important step in the evolution of our finance function which is expected to support triple-digit growth over the next 3 years.
If you are a forward-looking & dynamic individual who understands the needs of the business and can balance that with the importance of financial control, we want to hear from you!
Key duties and responsibilities
Responsibility and oversight for the month end closing process and managing the team to deliver an on time close
Complete accurately and timely all Group financial reporting requirements for Japan
Ensure robust internal controls are in place and enforce the Firm’s financial policies
Maintain compliance with both Japanese GAAP and IFRS standards for reporting and managing variances.
Manage all other financial aspects of the legal entities including, Auditory and Taxation & Insurance
Overview and Responsibility for the preparation of Statutory Accounts
Improve Accounting processes to achieve operational optimization
Meeting the reporting timetable for the region
Providing information to support business decisions
Partner with the FP&A teams across the region
Manage all core Technical Accounting
Key contact person for our banking partners
For any project: to provide all aspects of financial reporting, internal control and systems development
Skills and Experience required:
3-6 years of relevant experience in an audit “Big Four”, reporting or finance controller role
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Fluent in both written and spoken Japanese and English.
Previous experience(s) with international exposure is desirable
Accountancy Qualifications (e.g. CPA or equivalent) which demonstrate an accounting technical knowledge in Japanese GAAP and IFRS
Good attention to detail, analytical & numerate. Ability to analyse data
Strong knowledge of Japanese local regulations
People-centric, driven by a desire to make a significant positive impact with high levels of integrity and consistency
Team building and leadership qualities
Proactive mindset to build new process and share ideas for improvement
Proven track record
Advanced Microsoft Excel usage
Experience in Sun 6 back-office is a plus
Apply NOW if you want to be part of an amazing and vibrant culture that is the perfect fit for what you are looking for.
