Accounting Manager

About Rakuten Group, Inc.:

Rakuten Group, Inc. (TSE: 4755) is a global leader in internet services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Founded in Tokyo in 1997, Rakuten has expanded to offer services in e-commerce, fintech, digital content and communications to approximately 1.8 billion members around the world. The Rakuten Group has over 30,000 employees and operations in 30 countries and regions. For more information, visit https://global.rakuten.com/corp/(opens in a new tab)

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About Rakuten Asi

a:
Rakuten Asia is a key regional hub for Rakuten Group, overseeing and driving the growth of various Rakuten businesses across the Asia-Pacific region. We are committed to innovation and providing exceptional services to our customers and partne

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Job Summ

ary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accounting Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is critical in providing financial leadership and support to Business units within Rakuten

Asia.
The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles and operations, and a proven ability to challenge the status quo to drive continuous improv

ement.
Responsibi

lities:
Accounting Op

• erations
  Lead and coordinate closing activities within the accounting team and busine
• ss units.Review accounting transactions and schedules prepared by accounting specialists, ensure completeness and accuracy of financial
• records.Perform month-end closing operation and preparation of accounting s
• chedules.Prepare and analyze financial statements, and provide comm
• entaries.Prepare reporting packages for HQ and busine
• ss units.Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting s
• tandards.Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial
• accuracy.Statutory filing including annual audit, GST and WH

T filing.

Stakeholder

• Management
  Supervise and mentor accounting team members, ensuring smooth accountin
• g operationsFoster a collaborative and efficient team
• environment.Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including business unit leaders, HQ accounting team member, tax team and
• HR team etc.Communicate financial information effectively to stakeholders at
• all levels.Collaborate with various business units to develop a deep understanding of their operations, challenges, and op

portunities.

Process Improvement &a

• mp; Innovation
  Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• and automation.Lead or participate in projects to streamline accounting processes and enha
• nce efficiency.Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and emerging technologies in finance
• and accounting.Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the a

ccounting team.

Qualifications &am

• p; Requirements:
  Bachelor's degree in Accou
• nting and Finance.Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in accounting and f
• inance operations.Flexible and proactive, able to take on a mix of complex responsibilities and smaller
• operational tasks.High attention to detail with strong orga
• nizational skills.Strong knowledge of accounting principles, processes a
• nd best practices.Experience with accounting and reporting systems (e.
• g., SAP, Stravis).Excellent analytical and probl
• em-solving skills.Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with senior management, team members and va
• rious stakeholdersDemonstrated experience in identifying and implementing pro
• cess improvements.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel,