TYPICALLY REPLIES IN 30 DAYS

Responsibilities

• General management of all administrative functions (accounting, general affairs, human resources) for overseas projects and local subsidiaries.
• Settlement of accounts, preparation of financial statements, tax compliance, fixed asset management, cash flow management, and internal control compliance.
• Establishing and operating local corporation/project offices and staff quarters, expatriate support, conducting health checks, and handling guest relations.
• Local staff employment management, performance reviews, implementation and operation of local HR systems, and establishing/operating various internal regulations.
• Contract management duties (handling claims against owners, contractor evaluations, etc.), budget/actual performance management, and JV (Joint Venture) related tasks.
• Liaise with the assigned Countries’ person(s) in charge within the International Business Unit on Administrative and Accounting matters
• Review and consolidate the assigned Countries’ and projects’ budgets, cash flow forecast, variance analysis, etc and report to Tokyo HQ
• Ensure assigned Countries’ compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Any other ad-hoc duties as and when assigned
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• The Japanese Construction Accountant License Grade 2 or above
• Well-balanced experience in accounting, general affairs, and HR-related duties in the construction/infrastructure industry (at least 20 years).
• Experience living and working overseas as an expatriate (at least 15 years) in countries including Hong Kong, Thailand, Djibouti, India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh.
• Experience as a Head of Administration (Manager/Director level or equivalent) at an overseas location
• Ability to demonstrate business acumen in organisational management and execute duties effectively.
• Experience in import procedures and negotiations with overseas manufacturers related to the procurement of construction materials from abroad.
• Must be able to travel overseas whenever required
• Familiar with Japan’s statutory requirements, i.e. Japan GAAP, Japan Tax System, JSox, etc
• Possession of knowledge in FIDIC contracts is an added advantage
• Strong in internal control procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive working attitude and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment