Finance Manager/Financial Controller (Japan)

About Us

Bjak is focused on providing access to affordable and sustainable financial services for people in ASEAN. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Our main portal, Bjak.com, helps millions find the insurance policy with the best value and highest coverage for them. Our investments in technology such as Custom API, blockchain, trading systems and data science is to enable easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand. Our core strengths are in navigating the most complex regulations and environments, creating some of the most innovative products in the world. For instance, we are the first platform globally to simplify and offer investment-linked life and health insurance online, coupled with an instant talk-to-agent service. If you enjoy building cutting edge platforms and ecosystems to give equal access to financial services for the masses - Speak to us.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and results-driven Finance Manager to oversee our company's financial health and ensure sustainable growth. The Finance Manager will report to the Group Chief Financial Officer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the general ledger, including reconciliation of accounts and compliance with accounting standards
• Manage the company's financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Prepare and present timely and accurate financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity to optimize working capital management.
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and other financial partners.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• 5-10 years finance experience in a finance management or financial controller role.
• History of working in companies with international operations and/or in the finance or technology industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software applications.
• Experience working with accounting software (e.g., Netsuite, Xero, Autocount)
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• International work environment and flat organization
• Team culture - highly practical and results oriented.
• Free training and development, constantly improve yourself.
• Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
• Competitive salary
• Casual work attire
• Hybrid work setup