Head of Accounting
A global pharmaceutical company is looking for a Head of Accounting. The selected candidate will oversee all aspects of accounting, finance, and taxation.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise all accounting operations
- Oversee all finance-related functions
- Manage overall tax-related matters
Requirements:
- More than 20 years of experience in management is ideal
- Experience in auditing by certified public accountants
- Prior experience in dealing with advisory tax accountants and tax audits
- Knowledge of the Companies Act and approval of journal entries
- Understanding of financial accounting, management accounting, JGAAP, and IFRS
- Knowledge of tax (Corporate Tax Act, Consumption Tax Act, and other tax laws)
- Familiarity with derivatives, foreign exchange contracts, and foreign exchange law
- Business level English; proficient in spoken Chinese
About the Company:
A leading clinical development organization in Japan, specializing in end-to-end support for pharmaceutical research and development. Offers expert services in clinical trial management, data analysis, and regulatory consulting to accelerate innovative drug development.
Keywords:
アカウンティング, ファイナンス, 経理, 財務, 会計, 求人, 外資系
Job Ref: 8QZY97
About the job

Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Financial Accountant
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥11,000,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Senior Management
Language: English - Business level
Second Language: Chinese - Professional working
Location: Tokyo
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 8QZY97-04DBD493
Date posted: 3 August 2025
Consultant: Asjad Junaid
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