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AP担当会計士/ AP Accountant

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A multinational healthcare and life sciences organisation is seeking an AP Accountant. The selected candidate will manage invoice processing, employee expense claims, payment activities, and accounting compliance within an international environment while supporting process improvements and system initiatives. This is a temp-to-perm role.

Responsibilities:

  • Process PO and non-PO invoices accurately and on time in accordance with company policies and J-GAAP
  • Review and approve employee travel and expense claims in SAP Concur
  • Support issuance and termination of corporate cards and monitor usage
  • Conduct Concur and corporate card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Respond to employee queries and provide guidance on travel and expense policies
  • Maintain and update Concur user profiles including changes, additions, and deactivations
  • Prepare payment runs and documentation for management review
  • Resolve aged items, GR/IR reports, and accounting reconciliations
  • Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve payment, tax, and accounting issues
  • Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities
  • Support system upgrades, user acceptance testing, and global process improvement projects
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  • Prepare documentation for internal and external audits
  • Ensure compliance with Japanese tax regulations, corporate policies, and global financial standards

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Economics, Accounting, or Finance
  • More than 2 years of experience in a similar Accounts Payable or finance role within an international company
  • Good understanding of accounting principles, Accounts Payable processes, and SOX controls
  • Experience with travel and expense policies and systems
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Professional level Japanese

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience with SAP ERP systems
  • Experience with SAP Concur or similar T&E reporting systems

About the Company:

A global healthcare and life sciences organisation focused on developing innovative therapies to address aggressive forms of cancer. The company is committed to a patient-forward mission and advancing treatment outcomes through research and the commercialisation of medical solutions.

Keywords:

経理, 買掛金管理, 経費精算, 会計, 財務, ERPシステム, 月次決算, 内部統制, 医療業界, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: V3AQZA

Contract Type: Contract / Haken

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accounts Payable / Receivable

Industry: Health and Safety

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: V3AQZA-7C86785B

Date posted: 15 May 2026

Consultant: Yuki Inata