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Updated 2025-04-14
Activated 2025-04-14
Activated 2025-04-14
Accounting Manager - Global Services Firm
| This posting is managed by: | Michael Page International Japan K.K./マイケル・ペイジ・インターナショナル・ジャパン株式会社 |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Company is not publicly visible |
| Job Type |
 Finance/Bank/Securities/Investment - Financial Planning |
| Industry | Banking/Securities |
| Location |
Asia
Japan
Tokyo
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| Job Description |
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. 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. Profile 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. 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 |
| Company Info | 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. |
| English Level | Fluent (TOEIC 865-) |
| Japanese Level | Fluent(JLPT Level 1 or N1) |
| Salary | Depends on experience |
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