Performance Steering　Staff

Direct Responsibilities

• Perform 2nd level check of monthly expense booking by Accounts Payable/Human Resources teams.
• Perform in-depth analysis of direct/indirect costs and headcounts. Be accountable for actual evolution and actual vs budget variance.
• Deliver management accounting results for local execo meetings on a regular/ad-hoc basis.
• Contribute to budget/forecast exercise by inputting direct cost and cost allocation keys.
• Ensure accountability of CIB Japan budget at entity and cluster level.
• Be fully accountable for expenses, particularly staff costs, IT costs, offices & premises costs, SLA charges.
• Monitor reasonableness of inter-company cost recharges (SLA).
• Maintain the quality of output by offshore teams.
• Respond to inquiries/requests from various stakeholders.
• Manage inquiries/requests from internal/external auditors, inspectors and local regulators.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Front local business partners for management accounting related subjects.
• Provide added-value service to stakeholders as a Finance expert, including insightful analysis, accounting related advice and effective solution proposals.
• Partner with local/offshore Finance teams to work on issues, corporate projects and initiatives.
• Work harmoniously with processing functions (AP/HR) and support them for accurate booking in a timely manner.
• Identify the potential areas for process improvement and take initiative to move into action.
• Contribute to enhancement in control framework.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies required

• Committed, self-disciplined and autonomous team player, with the flexibility to adapt to changes.
• Organizational skills, with the capability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Interpersonal and communication skills. Be able to effectively interact with various level of stakeholders including reporting to managers.
• Analytical and observation skills, with an ability to see things in a big picture.
• Meticulous and control mind set.
• Proficiency in optimizing IT tools enough to quickly master multiple inhouse systems and to handle large Excel data with complex formulas.

Experience and Qualifications required

• 5 years or above experience in Finance functions. Financial Planning & Analysis / Management accounting experience is plus.
• Good expertise in accounting, management accounting rules, financial products and operational principles.
• Fluent in English and Japanese (written and spoken).
• Working experience in international banking/securities industry is preferred.