GL Manager-Accounting
Tiffany & Co. · Japan
S/he will ensure the accuracy, reliability and integrity of General Ledger Accounts (GL) as below.
Job Responsibilities
Inventory (Daily/Month End Closing)
- Monitor inventory movement / balance in stores, warehouse and head office.
- Reconcile inventory balance in all systems involved.
- Work closely with warehouse, boutiques and other related departments.
- Review inventory journal entries.
- Creating accounting estimates relating to inventory.
- Prepare documents on inventory and explain as necessary to auditors.
- Develop inventory analysis reports.
- Assist in the improvement in internal controls related to inventory.
- Special projects as required.
General Accounting (Daily / Month-End Closing / Reporting)
- Review journal entries.
- Monitor fixes assets, intercompany and other accounts movement / balance.
- Prepare monthly journal entries and reporting on general accounting such as accruals.
- Responsible for fixed assets, intercompany and other accounts reconciliation and corresponding reports.
- Manage Balance Sheet files for closing and reconcile errors / discrepancies.
- Process and reconcile fixed assets, intercompany and other accounts transactions.
- Support team members in other accounting processes.
- Special projects as required.
Key Accountabilities
- GL work: journal entries, reconciliations, monthly reporting, audit and tax requirements, reconciliations, closing tasks (includes internal control, audit, tax compliance), cash forecasts
- Boutique support: support for financial operations, store openings and others
- Administrative work and work improvements
Qualifications/Primary Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in finance.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Commerce)
- Certified Professional Accountant or Certified Tax Accountant preferred.
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet the deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential.
- Proficiency in financial management software and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- English – Business Level.