Japanese RTR Senior Manager

Healthcare technology business seeking a Japanese RTR Senior Manager to start ASAP.
Our client, a top-tier healthcare technology firm, is seeking dedicated finance professionals to join their team in Kuala Lumpur. As part of this dynamic team, you'll play a crucial role in optimising financial practices that drive innovation, leadership, and success, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for patients worldwide.

Your Impact:

  • Lead the migration of Record-to-Report (RTR) finance activities for APAC countries, ensuring smooth transitions and process standardisation.
  • Collaborate with in-country finance teams and the Kuala Lumpur Business Service Centre (KL BSC) to meet monthly, quarterly, and yearly corporate deadlines.
  • Ensure compliance with EW finance policies, US GAAP, SOX, and support annual statutory audits and tax filings.
  • Execute RTR functions and provide technical accounting support to internal stakeholders.
  • Identify and implement improvements for finance teams in-country and at KL BSC.
  • Provide coaching, leadership, and people management to finance teams.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese (N1/N2 level preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven leadership and people management skills.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel, database tools (e.g., QlikView), financial systems, and ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and manage relationships effectively.
  • Deep understanding of accounting and financial processes, with a curiosity to explore and resolve complex problems.
  • Extensive knowledge of GAAP and SOX.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage teams, provide coaching and feedback, and handle all aspects of employee relations.
  • Transparent leadership style with a high level of integrity and a track record of building trust-based relationships.
  • The ability to interact professionally at all organisational levels and escalate issues appropriately.
  • Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly changing environment.
  • Experience managing departmental activities, including cost, methods, and staffing.
  • The ability to develop cross-functional relationships and influence change.
  • Commitment to company rules and safety protocols, including environmental health and safety measures.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Accountancy Firms
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Accountancy and Finance
Pay
RM18000 - RM19000 per month.
Ref:
1270984

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Dawood Perry, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Kuala Lumpur
Level 26, Menara 3, Petronas

Telephone: +60 3-7890 4402