Tokyo Gas Asia Pte. Ltd. is seeking a full-time Deputy Chief Financial Officer to oversee the company's financial management, including financial planning, risk management, financial reporting and record-keeping. The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for analysing and presenting the company's financial performance and position to the management.
Responsibilities
- Present and explain the company's financial position to management, including month-to-date and year-to-date profit and loss, cash flow, and financial forecasts.
- Advise management on improving operational cost efficiency by analysing the monthly financial statements of representative offices.
- Review and approve financial information entered by subordinates into the DIVA system.
- Coordinate with HQ counterparts to ensure a smooth and practical financial reporting process.
- Provide guidance to subordinates on coordinating and communicating with auditors regarding complex accounting matters and the annual financial statement audit.
- Liaise with the company's and HQ's auditors to facilitate their understanding of the company's and the group's business structure.
- Oversee the review of representative offices financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Advise representative offices on preparing concise and appropriate financial statements.
- Lead the accounting team and ensure all accounting and finance matters are effectively managed and properly addressed.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the energy industry.
- Strong accounting expertise, particularly in J-GAAP, IFRS and consolidated financial reporting.
- Strong Japanese language proficiency, enabling smooth communication and coordination with HQ counterparts, particularly where English is not the primary working language.
- Self-motivated, with a strong desire to grow professionally and contribute to the organisation.
- Strong analytical skills with a logical and rational approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently with resilience and perseverance.
Preferred Skills and Attributes
- Comprehensive understanding of tax, legal, and investment matters, particularly in relation to M&A activities.
- Uncompromising integrity and a strong commitment to professional ethics.
