Are you a hands-on finance professional looking for a broad leadership role where you can make a genuine impact?
Our client is a well-established international organisation seeking a Japanese Speaking Finance Manager to oversee finance operations and support key business functions including compliance, payroll, ERP implementation, and office administration.
This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence business performance while working closely with local and overseas stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Manage all accounting and finance functions, including month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare monthly, half-yearly and annual financial reports
Maintain general ledger reconciliations and effective internal controls
Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships and financing arrangements
Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting and business operations
Ensure compliance with Australian accounting, taxation and statutory requirements
Prepare and coordinate BAS, Payroll Tax, FBT and Corporate Income Tax obligations
Liaise with external advisors regarding transfer pricing and Pillar Two requirements
Maintain compliance with IFRS and Australian Accounting Standards
Lead ERP implementation and ongoing system optimisation initiatives
Take ownership of ERP operations, process improvements and user training
Coordinate project stakeholders and ensure successful delivery of ERP milestones
Oversee payroll processing, superannuation and payroll tax compliance
Support employee onboarding, offboarding and HR administration activities
Manage general office administration and coordinate external IT support providers
Are you a hands-on finance professional looking for a broad leadership role where you can make a genuine impact?




Our client is a well-established international organisation seeking a Japanese Speaking Finance Manager to oversee finance operations and support key business functions including compliance, payroll, ERP implementation, and office administration.
This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence business performance while working closely with local and overseas stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Manage all accounting and finance functions, including month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare monthly, half-yearly and annual financial reports
Maintain general ledger reconciliations and effective internal controls
Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships and financing arrangements
Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting and business operations
Ensure compliance with Australian accounting, taxation and statutory requirements
Prepare and coordinate BAS, Payroll Tax, FBT and Corporate Income Tax obligations
Liaise with external advisors regarding transfer pricing and Pillar Two requirements
Maintain compliance with IFRS and Australian Accounting Standards
Lead ERP implementation and ongoing system optimisation initiatives
Take ownership of ERP operations, process improvements and user training
Coordinate project stakeholders and ensure successful delivery of ERP milestones
Oversee payroll processing, superannuation and payroll tax compliance
Support employee onboarding,



offboarding and HR administration activities
Manage general office administration and coordinate external IT support providers
Requirements
CA, CPA or equivalent accounting qualification
Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Accounting role
Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards, taxation and regulatory requirements
Experience preparing financial reports, managing compliance obligations and cash flow forecasting
Experience with ERP systems, with implementation project experience highly regarded
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a small business workplace
Business-level Japanese and English language skills
Experience working with Japanese companies or multinational organisations will be highly regarded
What's on Offer
Autonomous leadership position with broad business exposure
Opportunity to influence strategic and operational decisions
ERP implementation and transformation projects
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Long-term career growth within an international organisation
At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability.
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📌 Japanese-Speaking Finance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 HOBAN Recruitment
📍 Sydney