Financial Controller

Company Description

International Real Estate firm seeks dynamic Financial Controller

*Our client is a reputable and diverse foreign affiliated real estate firm in Japan
*As the premier pioneer of real estate consulting in Japan, the company develops, invests in and manages real estate projects for global corporations
*Our client is preparing for the launch of a 60 Billion Yen Japan residential property fund and has an immediate opening for a full time Financial Controller

Responsibilities

*Leadership and direction in the firm’s accounting, tax and financial control activities and serves as principal adviser to the firm's management in matters relating to finance and resources
*Work independently preparing financial statements and fund reports
*Prepares reports on volume statistics (e.g. number of transactions, yen value, number of accounts, etc.)
*Ensures accuracy of reports for investors and/or regulatory agencies
*Oversee tax filings
*Development of guidelines and policies, review and evaluation of performance and overview of commitments against available resources and established schedules
*Evaluate firm-wide administration and operations activities to provide reasonable assurance that obligations and costs are in compliance with applicable law, and that funds, property and assets are safeguarded
*Analyze and make recommendations on the current status of the business
*Build and maintain good relations with related outside professionals
*Represents the firm on financial matters with industry, government and regulatory organizations
*Supervision of junior staff

Requirements

*Extensive experience in real estate Asset Management with a major developer, operator, owner, sub-lessors or broker of residential properties is preferred
*Strong accounting knowledge and skills
*Background in real estate management and financial accounting
*Familiarity with relevant accounting rules of TK-GK and TMK structures and Trust Beneficiary Interests is preferred
*Computer skills necessary (Word, Excel)
*Business-level Japanese and English skills with strong verbal and written communication skills

Additional Notes

* Reason for opening: Replacement

* Remuneration: 9 to 14 Million Yen

* Benefits: *Around 12 Million Yen depending on skills and experience

Social Insurance
Commutation Allowance
* Holidays: Paid Holidays