General Accounting Manager **Accounting Manager** Reporting to APAC Controller, this is a hands-on role, responsible for all General Ledger matters for assigned legal entities and ensure accurate and timely reporting of the results. The role is required to have a close partnership with other finance teams, internal key business partners as well as external audit/tax agents. In addition, the role requires strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines. There are 2 accounting staff reporting into this role. **RESPONSIBILITIES** Your main focus: + Ensure accounting close of Japan legal entities including corporate reporting (e.g. SEC reporting and analytics) accurately and timely as per corporate deadlines + Review trial balances and analyze key accounts to identify unusual transactions + Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliation + Provide support and guidance to business partners on closing process, accounting treatment and internal control matters + Responsible for GST / VAT return and annual income tax return, as well as WHT + Identify and drive process improvements across the finance function + Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulatory as well as the established practices and policies + Design, development, implementation and regular update of local policies, procedures, and related control, based on best practice of global & local requirements + Act as the main liaison between the company, regional team and the BPO team + Lead and develop accounting staff to take on new responsibilities to support company growth + Participate in ad-hoc projects as required Critical Success Factors + Planning, organizing and coordinating – able to plan and coordinate efforts both within areas of functional responsibility and across divisions and geographies + Analytical capability – strong analytical capabilities with a solid understanding of key business drivers and ability to add value to the decision-making processes of the business through high level, strategic analysis and insights + Leadership – able to lead by example, inspire, motivate, engage and drive results through others ensuring alignment to organizational priorities, goals and targets + Presentation skills – ability to present and communicate with confidence. + Influencing skills – able to demonstrate above average negotiation and relationship building capabilities. + Change leader – able to embrace change in a fast-paced environment and pioneer new ideas and approaches **Working for Coty means** Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing innovative concepts to life. If you’re someone unwilling to settle, likes to envision larger possibilities, accelerate learning, and push boundaries – we’d love to hear from you! Working at Coty means being part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Your ideas will count, fostering a career where you can achieve more than you ever imagined.All your colleagues are collaborative, and you will receive tremendous support for you to excel in this role. **YOU ARE A COTY FIT** You like to make a difference.As an experienced Accounting professional, you will share your valuable experience with the team, and you get energy from working in a fast-paced, diverse and international environment. Other than that, you should also have the following requirements: + **Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting** with strong understanding and kept abreast of financial and accounting reporting standards, as well as regulatory changes + Possess strong knowledge of **US GAAP and SOX control** + Able to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines + SAP and Hyperion knowledge is preferable, with good experience in accounting software + **Strong auditing, internal controls, and process improvement skills** + Good trouble shooter + Strong interpersonal skills + Effective communication, fluent in English + Analytical and tactful in managing users’ expectations + Hands-on, detailed and meticulous + International and / or multinational experience is preferred **OUR BENEFITS** As our Accounting Manager, some of the benefits you will receive are: + Market competitive salary: Salary commensurate with experience and market benchmarks + Omni-Working: Hybrid flexible working model enabling employees to balance remote and office-based work + Product Allowance: Employees can order from a selection of Coty Products each year + Gender-Neutral Paid Parental Leave: All Employees, regardless of gender, will have access to the same number of fully paid weeks of offered parental leave **ABOUT COTY** Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care.At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.Join us in making over the world of beauty! For additional information about Coty Inc., please visitwww.coty.com/your-career. Country/Region: JP City: Tokyo