Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Category

CFO / Financial Controller

Salary

6.5 - 8.5 M ¥

Work Type

Permanent

Date

2008-09-19

Location

Tokyo

Ref.#

ANAKA24704

Overview

Leading Luxuary apparel company is seeking for assistant controller

Company Description

Our client is one of the most famous luxury brands in the world and leading apparel industry.

Responsibilities

*Reports to: Director of Finance, Retail - Japan
*Areas of responsibility
*The primary responsibility of the Accounting Supervisor will be to supervise the work of the following people
*Merchandise Payable processor
*Inventory control processor
*Expense Payable processor
*Cash & Sales Audit processor
*Further he will be delegating work to the Staff accountant who will be assisting all the processors
*The Supervisor will be directly reporting to the director of finance and will have to ensure the timely closure of the month end process and reporting to the USA office
*His responsibilities include monitoring and ensure successful execution of
*Daily Balancing and Auditing of Sales, Monthly
*Closing for sales and Cash reconciliation, Reporting on Petty Cash expenses
*Daily balancing of the CC settlements, Reporting on CB
*Monthly uploads of fees and CB, Monthly reconciliation of CC accounts
*Appropriate inventory records are maintained
*Accounting of inventory movement and mark downs
*Ensure appropriate payables management and processing by the payables processor
*Appropriately coordinate with Vendor regarding any clarification and issues relating to operations

Requirements

*Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting preferably in retail industry in a similar profile.
*Should have a working knowledge of Sales Audit, credit card settlement process.
*Strong analytical, critical-thinking skills required. Strong communication and presentation skills are important.
*High level of intellectual curiosity and interest to explore data and develop and try out new ideas.
*Demonstrated ability to work within a team.
*Must have highest degree of accuracy with a strong attention to detail.
*Well organized with an ability to organize tasks efficiently.
*Proven leadership ability, as well as strength in building internal partnerships.
*Project management skills, from initial idea through execution.
*Demonstrated ability to work independently, resourceful, creative and time sensitive juggling multiple projects with challenging deadlines.

Description of Benefits

* Remuneration: 6 to 8 Million Yen

* Holidays: Paid Holidays

Additional Notes

* Reason for opening: Replacement

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