Job Title : Manager, Controller, CoE Asia - Japan - GG11

LOB/Department: Controllers

Location: Finance COE, Kuala Lumpur

Reports to: Lead Manager Japan Segment KL - Finance Shared Service Center

Headcount Type: Permanent

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Lead Manager for Countries' financial reporting process in the KL Shared Service Center for Asia Region, the manager for Japan reporting segment will play a critical role in completing the financial accounting and reporting activities for the Japan segment on a consolidated basis.

The area of responsibility covers US GAAP reporting, overall analysis, review and reconciliation, and other production support works for the Japan segment. This includes posting adjusted journal entries to the general ledger, performing intercompany reconciliation, completing production works for Japan segment reporting including quarterly footnotes, disclosures and exhibits, and preparing monthly management reports on the Japan segment financial results on US GAAP basis.

This role expects to work closely with Japan controllers on production aspects of the accounting close as well as to work closely with Asia Regional Office located in Hong Kong for efficient and effective Asia regional reporting process.

The role ensures the alignment of systems and data with agreed processes, procedures and outcomes, identifies the interrelationship of systems, data and processes, and assesses the impact of changes on the ability to effectively and efficiently deliver business outcomes. This includes partnership with the global financial services team.

Principal Responsibilities:

Perform monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities for Japan USGAAP reporting, including preparing and reviewing adjusted journal entries and financial reports in accordance with sign-off procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and financial management process

Oversee the intercompany transaction reconciliation and reporting process on a USGAAP basis

Coordinate the monthly closing process with Japan controllers and Asia Regional controllers handles with it

Assist with the analysis and review of Japan's financial disclosure and exhibits on a US GAAP basis

Work closely with internal and external auditors for their review of financial disclosures and exhibits

Work closely with Japan controllers to establish and maintain the standardized process for the country's financial reporting

Develop and document processes to improve and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes

Guide accounting staff by coordinating activities and answering questions

Assist with overall balance sheet certification process

Work closely with the global financial services team on financial systems maintenance and change requests

Drive/support the global finance projects and ad hoc requests

Liaise with different groups in the organization to build strong relationships

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Required/Preferred:

Required:

CPA/CMA or equivalent qualification

Detailed accounting knowledge for financial accounting & reporting

5+ years of experience in US GAAP / IFRS reporting and production or in auditing the financial statements based on a USGAAP / IFRS

Intermediate office application skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or equivalents

Well-organized, detail oriented and able to efficiently function under pressure

Self-motivated and taking initiative with minimal supervision

Possess accountability and ownership of standardized and efficient operational processes

A good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, necessary for interactions with internal and external parties at various levels.

Excellent ability to analyze financial data and problem-solving skills to address the various ad hoc report and the financial issues

Ability to motivate others and willingness to achieve key targets and objectives

Preferred:

Experience in performing the financial accounting and reporting tasks with ERP systems, especially with PeopleSoft and Oracle Hyperion Financial Management

Experience in implementation, maintenance, enhancement and documentation of financial accounting systems.

Insurance accounting background and experiences

MetLife:

MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $651 billion of total assets under management as of September 30, 2020. We are ranked #48 on the Fortune 500 list for 2020. In 2019, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fourth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies.

MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.

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Requisition #: 116369