Regional Finance and Tax Manager (Japanese Speaking)

About the role

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to support tax governance and advisory across multiple APAC subsidiaries, providing critical financial insights and ensuring compliance. The successful candidate will act as a regional finance partner, liaising with Japan headquarters and external advisers.

Key responsibilities

• Provide regional tax advisory support for cross‑border transactions and compliance.
• Coordinate tax governance initiatives and assess tax‑related risks.
• Review tax implications of intercompany transactions and regional business activities.
• Liaise with Japan headquarters on tax matters and reporting in Japanese.
• Collaborate with external tax advisers throughout Asia.
• Support transfer‑pricing initiatives and tax documentation.
• Share updates and best practices with regional finance teams.
• Review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for accuracy and consistency.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets, forecasts and KPIs.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Monitor compliance with financial policies and internal controls, escalating significant risks.
• Provide financial insights and commentary to management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation, business or related field.
• 5–10 years of corporate tax experience in a multinational environment or tax advisory firm.
• Experience managing cross‑border taxation and regional tax matters.
• Proficiency in Japanese for communication and reporting.
• Willingness to travel across Asian countries (Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong).

Required skills