Our client is looking for an Accounting Manager to lead finance initiatives.

This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in accounting and a desire to drive internal process improvements.

Reporting to Head of Finance, you are responsible for managing the day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including entering journals, managing accounts receivable and payable. You ensure timely reconciliation and reporting of all financial statements and prepare
financial analyses for the key stakeholders. You also implement and train staff to use software that streamlines processes and strengthens the governance.

Financial Reporting & Closing
– Ensure day-to-day transactions such as accounts payable, cash receipts and accounts receivable and payroll are recorded properly.
– Perform timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate.
– Manage daily cash balance and perform monthly cash flow forecasting.
– Prepare financial reporting package, comply with generally accepted accounting principles (J-GAAP/IFRS).
– Perform monthly, fiscal year-end close activities and assist with activities and requirements of external auditors.

Tax Compliance
– Manage corporate tax returns (consumption tax, corporate tax, etc.), ensuring regulatory requirements in collaboration with external tax accountants.
– Review tax computations and lead potential tax risks/saving opportunity.

Internal Control & Process Improvement
– Develop and maintain internal controls to mitigate risks.
– Streamline accounting workflows and lead finance system implementation.

Requirements

– Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or relevant field required and Master’s degree and/or CPA certification is a plus.
– Minimum 7+ years of accounting or auditing experience.
– Native level of Japanese language and business level of English.
– Proficiency in Google and Microsoft applications with expertise in MS-Excel required.
– Sound knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
– Experience overseeing the annual audit.
– Superior data management and data analysis skills.
– Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced environment.

Other Preferred Qualifications
– Hands-on experience with preparing tax returns (Corporate tax, Consumption tax) is a plus.
– Experience in ERP systems launch and the local accounting system (KanjoBugyo, Yayoi, Money Forward, etc.)