The Company
PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.
We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.
Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.
Job Summary:
The Finance Manager is responsible for accurate and timely statutory reporting for PP Japan, tax compliance and oversight of outsourced regulatory reporting. The role has the overall responsibility for the end-to-end month end close process including review and reporting.
Job Description:
**Essential Responsibilities: **
- Partner with PayPal business leaders and wider PayPal finance organization on accounting and reporting matters
- Drive accounting support within finance transformation work programs and other process enhancements
- Provide accounting expertise and leadership to finance and business organizations
- Consult with business partners regularly to ensure awareness of significant transactions and potential accounting impact
Minimum Qualifications:
- 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:
Month End: This role has overall responsibility for the timely completion and review of the end-to-end month and quarter end close processes including tasks such as:
- Close monitoring of all entries into the GL regardless of where the entries are booked, including oversight of GL team entries such as cost-plus, intercompany charges and tax accruals
- Prepare for review of the Regional Controller, accurate and timely monthly insight into P&L, Balance sheet & Cash flow, including monthly variance analysis.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations performed in shared service centre, investigate and drive open items to closure
- Supervision of outsourced AP process and management of local business activities to support the process in compliance with approved policies and procedures with a focus on enhancing controls
Statutory Reporting and Audit: This role has overall responsibility for ensuring the Annual audit and statutory accounts are prepared and submitted within statutory timeframes including tasks such as:
- Prepare annual statutory accounts within statutory deadlines
- Preparation of quarterly Statutory Board reports
- Understand new accounting standards and document any impacts to accounting treatment
- Manage year-end audit process ensuring timely completion
Tax: this role provides the local tax requirements for PP Japan
- Prepare annual tax returns and JCT returns
Ad hoc responsibilities:
- Partner with PayPal business leaders and wider PayPal finance organization on accounting and reporting matters
- Support business in new product implementation from an accounting and control perspective
- Review business processes to improve/strengthen internal controls and track remediation of control deficiencies
- Support the local Finance team in a variety of ad hoc projects and tasks as required
Requirements:
- Seasoned finance professional with over 8 years of experience, including statutory reporting and audit responsibilities, ideally with a Big 4 background.
- Holds an accounting or business degree and relevant accounting qualifications for at least 5 years.
- Bilingual in Japanese and English, with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Experienced in SAP, SAP BW, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and a passion for ecommerce, capable of building trusted relationships with international finance stakeholders.
- Proven track record in financial services, technology, or other fast-paced commercial environments.
- Brings valuable experience from globally listed matrix organizations and regulated entities.
- Deep expertise in Japanese accounting standards and US GAAP differences.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks independently and within teams, thriving in fast-paced, autonomous environments.
Subsidiary:
PayPal
Travel Percent:
0
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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
Our Benefits:
At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.
Who We Are:
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**Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion **
PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
Belonging at PayPal:
Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.
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