Senior Accountant (Based in Tokyo, Japan)

The Role

This position will be supporting the assigned portfolio in the Finance Department.

Job Responsibilities

Assist in the financial and accounting functions of the assigned portfolio in the Japan Finance team of Mapletree Logistics Trust (“MLT”) .

Assist in coordinating and liaising with outsourced service provider (“OSP”) on the preparation of financials in accordance with JGAAP and IFRS, tax computation, tax filing/reporting requirements, TKGK/TMK profit distribution and withholding tax.

Support operational activities of the finance team, including streamlining processes and procedures to promote efficiency and accuracy.

Ensure timely preparation of full set of financial statements for group reporting and statutory audit and managing the audit process, including liaising with auditors.

Prepare management and financial reports including schedules, analysis of results, bank reconciliations, tax computation and any other reporting matters in accordance with the month, quarter and annual closing requirements.

Budgeting and forecasting for the portfolio of entities.

Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies (including delegation of authority, procurement policy, etc.).

Support communications and coordination with business units, headquarters' group reporting and forecasting teams, OSP, auditors and tax consultants, as appropriate.

Participate in the implementation of group policies, processes and systems.

Prepare regulatory and compliance reporting requirements, including quarterly GST reporting of entities within the Group.

Assist in ad-hoc projects driving process improvement such as SAP implementation, etc.

Job Requirements

Chartered Accountant (CA) with Degree in Accountancy or ACCA or its equivalent.

At least 3 years of relevant accounting experiences and / or audit experiences with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.

Well-versed in GAAP and IFRS.

Experience in SAP and Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) would be highly advantageous.

Experience in real estate or financial services industry is a clear advantage.

Hands on with finance operations experience, good accounting knowledge, responsible, assertive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves frequent liaising with various parties such as inter-department, property managers/agents and auditors, hence good verbal and written communication skills are required.

Candidates with REIT experience will have an added advantage.