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SORAMITSU is an award-winning global financial technology company with expertise in developing blockchain-based solutions for digital asset and identity management. Our mission is to use blockchain to promote innovation and solve pressing societal challenges.

SORAMITSU is the developer of and major contributor to the open-source blockchain platform Hyperledger Iroha, which is tailored for enterprise and public-sector use. Hyperledger Iroha, a project of Hyperledger Foundation, part of the Linux Foundation, has a permissions system that is scalable and performant.

Utilizing blockchain, SORAMITSU has developed a digital currency for the National Bank of Cambodia, a CBDC Proof-of-Concept with the Bank of the Lao PDR, a closed-loop payment system for the University of Aizu in Japan, an identity verification system prototype for Bank Central Asia in Indonesia, we were finalists in the Monetary Authority of Singapore CBDC Challenge, and are currently participating in Asia-Pacific's first proof-of-concept test of a cross-border, multi-currency security settlement system using distributed ledger technology with the Asian Development Bank. We have also conducted proof-of-concept tests for several major Japanese enterprises, and are active contributors to open source projects, such as Klaytn, South Korea's leading Layer-1 blockchain, KAGOME, the C++ Polkadot Host implementation, the SORA crypto-economic system, the Polkaswap DEX, and the DeFi wallet, Fearless Wallet

Based on these experiences, SORAMITSU aims to deploy cutting-edge technology on a global level in order to expedite financial inclusion and health, mitigate economic inefficiencies, and contribute to the fulfilment of the Sustainable Development Goals.

You can find out more by visiting our homepage at soramitsu.co.jp or check out our Twitter profile.

We are looking for a highly qualified financial leader for the Financial Manager position in our international group of companies. The key responsibility is to manage financial strategy, tax planning, treasury operations , investor relations, and financial control across multiple jurisdictions (Switzerland, Japan, Russia).

The ideal candidate is not only a leader but also a hands-on professional, ready to engage in operational processes and personally oversee their implementation. We seek an ambitious specialist who is open to development and career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership and Strategy:

• Performing financial management functions for entities in Switzerland, Japan, and Russia.
• Overseeing financial control, reporting, budgeting, and FP&A in collaboration with the CEO, COO, and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring tax compliance, filing tax returns, and conducting international tax planning.
• Managing treasury operations, including fiat and cryptocurrency assets, and mitigating currency risks.

Operational and Managerial Duties:

• Supervising and managing a small administrative team (3 people).
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams and external consulting firms.

You need to have:

• Experience in finance, accounting, and taxation in an international company.
• Professional qualification in finance/accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS financial reporting, and experience with international SWIFT transactions.
• Understanding of tax regulations, international tax planning, and corporate tax filing (in collaboration with consulting companies).
• Experience or willingness to work with cryptocurrency transfers between wallets.
• Hands-on approach: ability to manage while actively participating in operations.
• Proficiency in accounting software, financial modeling tools, and Excel.
• Ability to work in a distributed international team.
• Language Skills:
  English: Full professional proficiency (required)
  Japanese: A strong plus
  Russian: An advantage, but not mandatory.

What we offer:

• A relaxed remote work environment with flexible working hours
• A permanent, full-time role with a rapidly growing international team of professionals
• An educational budget to support your continued growth and development
• Opportunities to attend global meetups and conferences for learning and/or speaking engagements
• An opportunity to be a part of an award-winning team designing a better world through decentralized technologies

SORAMITSU values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees. Our employment decisions, such as hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination, are based solely on an individual's qualifications, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of their race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.