Finance & Accounting Manager

Our client is a leading Japanese media company known for publishing manga, light novels, and producing anime and films. They have expanded globally, including in Thailand, where they partners with local publishers to bring Japanese pop culture to Southeast Asia. Their influence spans publishing, entertainment, and gaming, making them a key player in Asia's media landscape.

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the finance and accounting department.
• Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.
• Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
• Coordinate and respond to requests from internal/external auditors, group companies, and Group HQ in Japan.
• Deliver financial reporting packages regularly, along with narratives and variance analysis.
• Provide flash forecasts and advise business management to facilitate fiscal goals.
• Assist in business decision-making by providing title P&L analysis, trend analysis, licensee reporting, and financial planning processes, including annual budget and re-forecasting.
• Review and drive assets management, including cash management and reconciliation, various reserve provisions, inventory turn, etc.
• Improve performance by evaluating processes across various teams and service providers to drive efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Coordinate the preparation of presentations for the Board of Directors and senior management.
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives.

• CPD Certificate is require.
• At least 5 years of finance accounting or business analysis-related experience.
• Professional proficiency in either English or Japanese.
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; Advanced degrees in related fields are highly preferred.