Oversee and review month-end/quarter-end/year-end closes including BS/PL analysis which will be managed by LE CoE, Stat CoE and capability centers. Ensure that financial statements are accurate, complete and in accordance with accounting standards (USGAAP and JPGAAP). Manage Corporate Income Tax, Consumption Tax, Office Tax, Fixed Asset Tax, Withholding income tax, Revenue stamp tax and Transfer Pricing/APA taxes related topics for BMSKK and BMS Hanbai KK. Manage respective local tax filings, including supporting outsourced Corporate Income Tax and Consumption Tax filing process, and ensures that they are in compliance with local market requirements. Facilitates external/internal audits and manage interactions with the respective auditors collaborating with Legal Entity CoE, Statutory CoE and other capability centers. Facilitates tax audits and manage interactions with the respective auditors/authorities, PwC tax team and Tax CoE. Collaborate with Tax CoE and Corporate Transfer Pricing team to be aligned with critical Tax and TP related topics to ensure in an appropriate position. Oversee budgeting/projections for Legal Entity (LE) profitability and quarterly profitability adjustment process as well as monitoring necessary Transfer Price changes which are managed by LE CoE. Oversee Intercompany back charges, alliance related transactions and pension activities, which are managed by LE CoE, Stat CoE and other capability centers. Engage as a Local Technical Accounting Network (TAN) and collaborates with Corporate TAN to obtain relevant USGAAP and finance SOP updates. Liase with Controllers Team, Corporate Treasury, LE CoE, Stat CoE and other capability centers and demonstrates accountability to contribute creating a high-performance culture with an enterprise mindset. Engage as a Subject Matter Expert for cross functional projects as well as Statutory and USGAAP requirements advisor. Establish relationships and cross-functional partnerships through demonstrated integrity to create value for the business to meet organizational objectives and governance responsibilities. Utilize proper influence skills to obtain positive outcomes and make decisions that align with the strategic direction of the organization. Drive team performance by promoting and encouraging participation and sharing of ideas that align with the organizational strategy and maximize goals. Create a workplace where employees are inspired, encouraged and valued. Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or related field. CPA, MBA or equivalent qualification. Knowledge of Japan GAAP and Japan tax regulations Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Finance. Minimum of 5 years of working experience in global and/or multi-divisional organization. Experience within the pharmaceutical industry - preferable. Experience of manger/supervisor in multi-national environment. Experience of leading tax filing processes, cross functional project, and financial close. Intellectual/emotional capability and commitment exercising a high degree of adaptability in dealing with diverse work environment. Inquisitive, initiative and willing approach in the acquisition of new tasks and the ability to prioritize and be independent in completing set objectives. Competent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong written and oral presentation abilities. Competence in using a variety of applicable software (including SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, and Concur) to perform business tasks. Fluency in English and Japanese (reading/writing/speaking/listening).