Company Profile

Our client, an established international consumer brand with a strong heritage presence in Japan, is seeking a Senior Accountant to take ownership of the full accounting cycle.

This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who is comfortable working in both structured and manual environments, and can independently manage book closings while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The Role

• Take full ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process independently
• Manage end-to-end accounting operations, including AP, AR, GL, fixed assets, and reconciliations
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reports
• Handle manual accounting processes where required, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
• Support audit processes and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and internal policies
• Continuously improve accounting workflows while maintaining operational stability

Your Skills

• Fluent Japanese (native level) and basic to low business-level English
• Proven experience in full-cycle accounting, with the ability to close books independently
• Strong hands-on capability across end-to-end accounting processes
• Comfortable working in environments involving manual processes and detailed operational tasks
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to take ownership with minimal supervision

Key Highlights of the Role

• High ownership role with full responsibility for accounting operations
• Opportunity to work for a well-established international brand with strong presence in Japan
• Stable environment with clear scope and autonomy
• Ideal for candidates who prefer a hands-on, practical accounting role rather than a purely strategic one
• Collaborative and close-knit team culture

Location

Tokyo

Salary

7 - 8 million yen

Reference Number: 06940-0013460129

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