ADVISORY
Faster financial closing
Identify what delays closing and improve the sequence of work and checks, rather than simply moving the deadline.
01 / WHAT WE DO
Scope & purpose
Trace waiting time, concentrated workloads and rework from source information to final numbers. Move suitable work into the period and retain reconciliation and review within the revised timetable.
02 / PROCESS & HANDOFF
How the work progresses
- Trace the delaysClosing process map and delay analysis
- Redesign timing and responsibilitiesRevised calendar and review procedures
- Test speed and qualityPilot results, improvement list and updated procedures
Illustrative workflow. The scope and deliverables are agreed for each engagement.
01Trace the delays
Review work after the cut-off in time order, including waiting for data, accounting decisions, reconciliations, approvals and corrections.
Output / next handoff: Closing process map and delay analysis
02Redesign timing and responsibilities
Move balance checks and accounting issue discussions before close where possible. Plan parallel tasks, owners, deadlines and exception escalation.
Output / next handoff: Revised calendar and review procedures
03Test speed and quality
Pilot the new timetable and review elapsed days, corrections and unresolved matters. Carry improvements into the next monthly or quarterly close.
Output / next handoff: Pilot results, improvement list and updated procedures
03 / DELIVERABLES
Deliverables & their use
- Revised closing timetable and task plan
- Reconciliation and review procedures
- Pilot evidence and remaining improvement priorities
The package links figures and conclusions to source information and review records. Its precise contents are agreed for the engagement.
04 / DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS
Getting started & engagement conditions
Tell us about your current challenges, available records, team and systems, and desired timing. We confirm priorities, deliverables, responsibilities, schedule and fees before starting. Ongoing advice and periodic reviews can be included within an agreed scope.
The contracting entity and delivery team will be identified in our proposal. Depending on the engagement, the contracting entity may be ICHIYAMA ACCOUNTING OFFICE or 株式会社CP ARCS, of which Manabu Ichiyama is Representative Director.
LET’S TALK
Let’s work out your next step.
You do not need a finalized brief. Start with the challenge or the work you would like to entrust.