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Updated 2025-10-28
Activated 2025-10-28

[90% remote work] Africa business development × Finance and accounting manager (general manager/manager) / Casual work available / Flextime system
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Company Name

WASSHA Inc

Job Type
WASSHA Inc
Finance/Accounting - Tax Accounting
Finance/Accounting - Accounting
Finance/Accounting - Finance & Corporate Finance
Industry Other
Location Asia Japan Tokyo

Job Description ~~~~~★What Makes Us Special★~~~~~
★A global company based in Japan and Africa!
★International business trips (Africa) available × Flexible work schedule with 90% remote work!
★Participate in business that has a significant social impact and changes the lives of people in Africa
★Leverage our track record of collaborations with major companies (Daikin Industries, Yamaha Motor, etc.) to develop new businesses
★Career advancement as a potential manager at a growing company!
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1. Job Description
As head of the accounting department, you will be responsible for overseeing all accounting and finance matters, business improvement, and department management.
- Oversee and implement monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing operations
- Consolidated financial statements (if applicable)
- Budget preparation and budget/actual management
- Cash flow management and cash flow planning
- Tax return preparation (working with tax accountants)
- Audit firm and internal control support
- Accounting organizational management and human resource development
- Improve accounting efficiency and promote digital transformation (automation, workflow improvements, etc.)
- Build global accounting and finance functions, including five African countries

2. Background
Our company operates in five African countries (Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Nigeria) and plans to expand further. In addition to our existing LED light rental business, we have launched smartphone installment sales and Wi-Fi services using the kiosk network we have built as a platform, and our business scope is steadily expanding. We are hiring to strengthen our corporate organization and governance structure, which are the foundation for this growth.
Company Info [Company Overview]
WASSHA Inc. is a startup committed to solving social issues in developing and emerging countries through business.
The energy service (EaaS) that the company has been offering since its founding has already achieved consolidated profitability, and the company is currently promoting new business development in multiple fields.
The company also collaborates with major Japanese companies such as Daikin Industries and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., and in 2020 established the joint venture "Baridi Baridi" with Daikin Industries to develop air conditioners for Africa. While steadily generating sales and profits, the company remains committed to making an impact locally.
Job
Requirements
[Required Qualifications]

5+ years of accounting experience at a publicly listed company or startup
Experience as a primary accountant for monthly and annual closings
Communication skills in English (reading, writing, speaking, business level)
Ability to independently identify issues and proactively propose and implement improvements

[Preferred Qualifications]

Experience managing overseas subsidiaries (emerging or developing countries preferred) or consolidated financial statements
Experience traveling overseas and providing local accounting support
Experience dealing with tax matters (especially international tax and transfer pricing)
Certified public accountant, tax accountant, or USCPA licensed
English Level Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860)
Japanese Level Native Level
Salary JPY - Japanese Yen JPY 5000K - JPY 10000K   
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Description
[Allowances and Benefits]
Overtime: Not provided for managers and supervisors
Social Insurance: Full (employment, workers' compensation, health, and employee pension)
Other: Salary increases, transportation reimbursement, casual wear allowed, self-study support allowance
Holidays Two-day weekend, New Year's holiday (12/30-1/3), annual paid leave, special leave, maternity and childcare leave
Job Contract
Period
Full-time employee
Contract period: Indefinite
Trial period: Yes (3 months)
Work style: Hybrid (as of January 2025, 90% remote work, 10% in the office)
Nearest Station Work Location: We have two locations:
1. Daikin Industries Co-creation Lab, 37th floor, Yaesu, Tokyo Midtown (nearest station: Tokyo)
2. University of Tokyo Entrepreneur Lab (nearest station: Hongo-3-chome)
Work location is not important (business trips to Africa, one day a week in a workspace in Tokyo)
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