Analyst/Associate, Finance

Company Introduction

Polymer Capital Management is a market-neutral, multi-manager investment platform based in and focused on Asia. Polymer combines established institutional support and deep knowledge of local financial markets with a dedication to discovering and developing the region's best investment talent. Polymer was established in conjunction with PAG, one of the world's largest Asia-focused alternative asset managers, in 2019.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the corporate finance support for 1-2 Polymer corporate entities.
• Manage cost control and allocation, with a particular focus on data and compensation cost, ensuring accurate allocation across corporate and fund entities.
• Prepare and process vendor payments through the e-banking system, including:
• Invoice verification and duplication checks
• Tracking invoice status
• Liaising with suppliers and Polymer affiliates
• Ensure funding is sufficient for the operating activities, help to utilize excess funding of the responsible corporate entities.
• Perform month-end closing activities in SAP for assigned entities.
• Supporting management reporting, statutory audits and tax filings for the related corporate entities
• Maintain a robust and orderly filing system for the Finance Department, ensuring accounting records are complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Support bank account opening processes and execution of vendor agreements, including coordination of required documentation and signatures.

Requirements

Experience Requirements:

• 3-7 years of relevant experience in the finance sector, preferably within multinational corporations, financial institutions, or from formal accounting training obtained at university level.
• Prior exposure to corporate accounting functions is required; experience supporting Japan-related entities is highly preferred.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Highly detail-oriented, well-organized, responsible, and capable of working independently.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to take initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Hands-on professional able to operate with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment, while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong experience in Japan entity accounting, including statutory audit coordination, funding requirements, and tax reporting.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS; familiarity with Japan accounting standards is an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Excellent command of written and spoken Japanese/English.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking abilities.

Benefits

Some of our Benefits

• 20 Days of Paid annual leave
• Life / Medical group insurance
• Gym Subsidy