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Senior Accountant at Life Sciences Company
| Location | Tokyo - 23 Wards |
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 7 million yen ~ 9 million yen |
Job Description
Be responsible for managing fixed assets, tax, payroll, revenue recognition, and treasury functions, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and effective collaboration with finance teams and stakeholders. | WFH and flex time available.
Client Details
Our client is in the life sciences sector provides a wide range of testing services to ensure the safety and quality of various products, including food, water, and pharmaceuticals. They have expertise in areas like genomics, pharmacology, and clinical diagnostics, and have grown to employ around 60,000 people across 900 labs globally.
In Japan, the company operates a network of laboratories, supported by a central hub that manages key administrative functions. With about 1,000 employees, the Japanese division is a leader in testing services and is focused on significant growth in the near future.
Description
- Oversee accounting and tax for fixed assets, including CAPEX and depreciation.
- Handle tax-related tasks, including returns, audits, and business inquiries.
- Manage payroll accounting and ensure compliance with reporting standards.
- Monitor revenue recognition and collaborate on contract assessments.
- Manage cash flow, funding requests, and payment processing.
- Support working capital improvements and financial protocols.
Job Offer
- WFH and flex time available
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Karisa Djohan on +81 3 6832 8605.
General Requirements
| Minimum Experience Level | No experience |
| Career Level | Mid Career |
| Minimum English Level | Business Level |
| Minimum Japanese Level | Native |
| Minimum Education Level | Associate Degree/Diploma |
| Visa Status | Permission to work in Japan required |
Required Skills
- Proficiency in Business English and Japanese is required.
- 5-7 years of relevant experience needed, with a preference for auditing background.
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, uncertain environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
- Skilled at building relationships with business and stakeholders.
Job Location
- Tokyo - 23 Wards
Work Conditions
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Salary | 7 million yen ~ 9 million yen |
| Industry | Other (Medical, Pharmaceutical) |
Job Category
- Accounting and Finance > Accounting
