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Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
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Marriott InternationalManages the hotel’s day-to-day Accounting function, assisting the Cluster Director of Finance in providing financial leadership to the business and clear structure and direction to the Finance team. Primary responsibilities include preparation and analysis of the financial reports and reconciliations, internal and external reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control. Supports strategies and conducts activities to drive financial results, guest satisfaction, human capital index and market share. Effectively manages the day-to-day operation of Accounting to execute finance and accounting responsibilities for the property. Assists the Cluster DOF in developing the annual business plan, budgets, forecasts, financial reports, tax compliance, and profit and loss statements. Works through the team and influences department managers to ensure appropriate controls are in place to manage business risks. Assists in hiring accounting associates and developing and retaining a diverse, high-caliber workforce. Sustains a work environment focused on fair and equitable treatment and associate satisfaction. Submits reports on time and verifies the accuracy of profit and loss documentation in line with Marriott processes and procedures. Communicates with supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in writing, by email, or in person. Demonstrates leadership, sound financial and business decision-making, honesty, and integrity. Achieves performance, budget, and team goals; develops plans to prioritize and accomplish work; generates accurate and timely reports and presentations; analyzes information to solve problems and make decisions; keeps executives, peers, and subordinates informed; monitors taxes; processes and verifies information; evaluates compliance with laws, regulations, and standards; and keeps job-related knowledge up to date. Communicates financial concepts clearly and persuasively, advises the Cluster Executive Committee on operating and financial issues, and provides analytical support to monitor actual and projected sales and profit. Assists with business plans, budgets, and forecasts; identifies cost-saving and productivity opportunities; provides guidance on accounting and budgeting policies and controls; coaches hotel managers on financial performance; produces timely financial reports; explains financial results; and verifies the accuracy and timely delivery of profit and loss statements. Maintains accounting and operational controls to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability, and manage business risks. Produces accurate forecasts and reconciles balance sheets, ensuring account balances are current and supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs. Facilitates management review meetings, recognizes team contributions, leads and influences the management team and own team, maintains collaborative relationships, supports retention and strong performance, ensures cross-training, conducts annual performance appraisals, encourages open dialogue, assigns clear accountability, and uses available on-the-job training tools. Manages internal, external, and regulatory audits and ensures compliance with SOPs and hotel policies. Verifies disciplinary procedures and documentation, reviews financial reports linked to financial goals, verifies applicable tax rates and collections or accruals, and completes ad hoc requests from the Cluster DOF and Assistant Cluster DOF. Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
- Applicants must have a valid work visa for Japan or be eligible to work in Japan. - Applicants must have extensive work experience in Japan and a strong understanding of Japanese laws and accounting practices. - Full or part-qualified accounting qualification or a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Hotel accounting experience is essential.
- Operational experience is preferred but not essential. - Previous Assistant Director of Finance experience or experience as Director of Finance at a smaller hotel. - Strong computer skills, particularly Excel; Opera, PeopleSoft, and Micros are preferred.
