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Eurofins Transactional Accounting Manager, Finance, NSC Japan in Tokyo, Japan
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Summary
Reporting to the Finance Director of Eurofins Japan, this person will be responsible for leading a team within Finance to oversee and lead several functional areas of “transactional” accounting, notably AP, AR, Intercompany transactions, T&E expense processing, routine GL entries and tax
Eurofins Japan NSC (National Service Center) is a company which provides Finance, HR, Legal, Purchasing and Administrative services to all businesses of Eurofins Japan Group. Eurofins Japan Group is an industry leader in the area of laboratory testing and is comprised of a diverse and dynamic business portfolio of about 20 legal entities, 5-6 major business lines and over 900 employees with aggressive growth plans for the next few years
Tasks and Responsibilities
Manage around 12 staff
Day to day management and oversight of monthly closing in the areas of AP. AR, T&E, as well as the accurate and timely recording of expenses and sales
Lead / support completion of monthly/quarterly reporting package to HQ in collaboration with Finance’s Reporting Team
Handle audits by external and internal auditors
Lead improvement of financial processes, integration of new companies and compliance to all internal control/audit requirements
Active role in implementation of new ERP system and standardized processes
Respond to ad-hoc requests from global/regional offices
Provide coaching/training to finance staff. Promote a culture to change/grow
Various ad hoc assignments as needed
Build a strong team
Provide coaching/training to staff, promote a culture to change/grow
This position will enable candidate to
Gain hands-on experience of financial transactions for a diverse group of companies
Gain in-depth understanding of working in a dynamic, global atmosphere across a broad range of businesses
Future rotation to other teams of Finance will be available based on the skills and performance of the candidate
Gain experience of a team undergoing a transformation towards a “best practice” finance organization
Requirements:
Fluent level of Business English skill in speaking, writing and reading.
At least 7 years of relevant experience
Past experience at an auditing firm preferred
Ability to working both independently and as part of a team
Ability to adapt well in a fast-paced environment and comfortable in handling uncertainty or the lack of established precedence
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build strong relationship with business