Accounting Manager - Global Services Firm

Our client, a global services firm, is seeking an accounting manager who will be responsible for localizing the accounting function in Japan. This is a people manager role where you will have oversight of a small team and also be involved in client interfacing.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established organization in the service industry. They have a long history globally and recently established an office in Japan. Their Japanese client base is strong and growing rapidly, showing their huge business potential.

Description

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for clients and prepare financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis, tailored to each client's specific needs.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts, including the consolidation of subsidiaries within the group, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, local regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee internal treasury functions and produce comprehensive reports for management review, ensuring sound financial management practices.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing their accounting and financial concerns, providing regular updates, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Provide tax compliance services, liaising with tax representatives to ensure clients meet all statutory requirements. Offer advisory services to clients to optimize their tax positions.
• Assist in coordinating with auditors during audits to provide necessary documentation and clarify accounting procedures, ensuring smooth audit processes.
• Ensure timely billing of accounts and maintain a digital filing system for all accounting records, promoting efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead and mentor the client accounting team as the business grows, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by the director, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation within the department.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A chance to work in a startup-like environment with the financial backing of a global firm.
• A global work environment.

We encourage all candidates who meet the above criteria and are excited about working in a supportive environment to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to further their career in the finance space.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Tang Rea on +81368328606

A successful Accounting Manager should have the below qualities:

• A degree or diploma in accounting or a related discipline; CPA qualification is preferred.
• Minimum eight years of relevant experience in a CPA firm or professional services industry, with a strong understanding of corporate accounting and compliance.
• Excellent command of written and spoken Japanese and English.
• Independent, meticulous, proactive, and detail oriented. Strong communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Self-motivated and capable of adapting to new challenges in a dynamic, growing environment.
• Is enthusiastic about contributing to a team-oriented culture, with the potential to lead and develop others as the team expands.