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Hiring Company | Shizen Energy Group |
Location | Tokyo - 23 Wards, Bunkyo-ku |
Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
Salary | 6.5 million yen ~ 8 million yen |
*Applicants are advised to submit both English and Japanese CVs if possible*
Shizen Energy Group is a top and rapidly expanding renewable energy developer headquartered in Japan, backed up by government and private funding, and a member of J-Startup, a global startup support program operated by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. We create and operate solar, wind, and small hydroelectric power plants in Asia and South America and are actively expanding our EnergyTech activities with the aim of making renewable energy within easy reach for everyone. With the help of our colleagues and partners in Japan and around the world, we take action for the blue planet.
This time, we are urgently searching for a motivated and experienced bilingual accountant to join the Offshore Wind team, who will be able to work across departments in order to control the growing team's finances.
Since its creation in 2011, Shizen Energy Group has always been proud to offer outstanding career development opportunities in a highly diverse environment with a strong startup culture. We also support remote and fully flexible working, although a successful candidate would need to be based in or relocate to Japan to attend face-to-face meetings.
Key Appeal Points
About us:
About you:
Job Description
Successful candidate will join the Offshore Wind Department in a Business Controller position, and oversee all key aspects of financial work in the department. Some elements are performed in coordination with an outside contracted financial firm, whilst internally you will report to both the Head of Offshore Wind as well as the Head of Finance in the International Business Department, to ensure that the department's activities are compliant and within budget. You can expect to use a lot of both English and Japanese, working with a very diverse set of colleagues.
Key elements include:
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Payment Arrangements
Tax Compliance
Budgeting and Forecasting
Audit and Compliance
Documentation and Recordkeeping
【Head Count to be Hired】1 person
Minimum Experience Level | Over 6 years |
Career Level | Mid Career |
Minimum English Level | Business Level (Amount Used: English usage about 50%) |
Minimum Japanese Level | Fluent |
Minimum Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
Visa Status | Permission to work in Japan required |
【Required】
Language
Working proficiency in English and Japanese (ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders through emails or speaking, understanding of financial terms).
Although a reasonably high standard is required, native level proficiency is not required.
【Preferred】
【契約期間】
Permanent contract (Possibility of direct or service contract in certain cases)
【年収】650万円 〜 800万円 *Negotiable depending on experiences and skills.
【勤務地】
anto/Fukuoka preferred, but applicants from anywhere in Japan welcome. ※Working from home is permitted in most cases. ※Commuting fees covered up to 50,000 yen per month
【Holidays & Leave】
【Benefits】
【Others】
Umibu Yamabu
-We provide our crew and their families with the opportunity to experience and learn about the great outdoors of the sea and mountains with professionals in the field. and learning opportunities for crew members and their families. Company subsidized.
All Meetings
All-meetings - Crews from all over the world come together for one event.
VALUES Committee
-This company-approved group works grassroots to promote company VALUES throughout the organization. A diverse group of members from across the group meet and form teams semi-annually.
【Hiring Process:】
Document screening (approximately 1 week)
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First interview (approximately 1-2 weeks)
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SPI assessment (approximately 1 week) For Japanese positions
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Second interview (approximately 1-2 weeks)
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Final interview (approximately 1-2 weeks) *The number of interviews may vary depending on the situation.
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Offer (approximately 1 week)
Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
Salary | 6.5 million yen ~ 8 million yen |
Salary Bonuses | Bonuses included in indicated salary. |
Work Hours | Flexible working hours (no core working hours) |
Holidays | Sat+Sun+Public Holidays |
Job Division | Offshore Wind Department (7 team members) Reporting to Head of Offshore Wind & International Business Department |
Industry | Electric Power, Gas, Water |
Company Type | Large Company (more than 300 employees) |
Non-Japanese Ratio | About half Japanese |