Job Title: Japanese speaking Jr Management Accountant 

Status: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 to £50,000 per annum
Working hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:30
Location: West London *Office based 5 days a week non-negotiable

A leading worldwide entertainment company is looking for a Japanese speaking Junior management accountant.

 Japanese speaking Jr Management Accountant  - Responsibilities:

Budget /Forecasting

• To review and manage the processing of data accurately on the forecast tools, for budgeting, forecasting and reporting purposes.
• To produce and manage regular reconciliation of actuals and forecast data.
• To prepare a financial review package for the monthly board meeting.
• To support the Senior Corporate Planning Manager with the production of other required reports for meetings in a timely manner.
• To ensure that the uploading of actual data onto the forecasts system is accurate and done in a timely manner.
• To support with the preparation of cashflow statements and review liaising with other teams and subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and understanding in order to explain discrepancies with budget and prior cashflow.

 Tracking Analysis

• To provide regular tracking reports relating to spend and gross sales.
• To prepare monthly analysis reports for Japan.
• To provide regular analysis reports of budget, actuals and forecast.

 Business Support

• To ensure that the master data is maintained and process regular data uploading across the forecast system, stock in channel tracking system and expense system.
• To compile and process data for the financial planning process, including the evaluation of budget submissions, mid-term reviews, and future product line-ups.

 Other Duties

  Japanese speaking Management Accountant - Requirements:

• Japanese language skills
• Experience in preparing reports, running finance transactions and preparing reconciliations (ideally in a Finance Department).
• Experience working in a multinational context with exposure to foreign currencies essential.
• A critical thinker, with demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and a good understanding of PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP and Oracle Essbase would be advantageous.
• CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualification desirable (qualified or part-qualified).

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