シニア会計士/ Senior Accountant
An international outdoor products company is looking for a Senior Accountant. The selected candidate will manage financial reporting, month-end closing, compliance activities, and process improvement initiatives while collaborating closely with global finance teams. This is a hybrid setup role.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and prepayments for month-end and year-end closing
- Ensure timely processing of vendor and supplier payments
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and balance sheet schedules
- Produce month-end management reports and variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
- Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow
- Assist in statutory financial statement preparation and coordinate with external auditors
- Ensure compliance with tax legislation, government standards, and internal controls
- Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation
- Work with external tax specialists on corporate income tax, consumption tax, and fixed asset tax returns
- Support annual budgeting processes and rolling forecasts including scenario analysis
- Investigate financial data issues and implement corrective actions to improve reporting accuracy
- Assist with payroll processing and related records
- Drive ERP system enhancements and streamline accounting workflows
- Document accounting policies and maintain process manuals
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in accounting or finance
- More than 5 years of experience in financial reporting and operational accounting roles
- Working knowledge of accounting principles including US GAAP and J-GAAP
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional and international teams
- Professional level Japanese and English
Preferred requirements:
- Knowledge of Power BI tools
- Possess a valid CPA/CA qualification
About the Company:
A global outdoor products company focused on creating premium gear and equipment for outdoor lifestyles. The company values innovation, quality, and delivering exceptional experiences for customers worldwide.
Keywords:
経理, 財務報告, 月次決算, SAP, 管理会計, 税務対応, 財務分析, 求人, 外資系
Job Ref: BGTSSL
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Financial Accountant
Industry: Retail
Salary: ¥9,000,000 - ¥11,000,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Language: Japanese - Professional working
Second Language: English - Business level
Location: Tokyo
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: BGTSSL-6CF09A44
Date posted: 19 May 2026
Consultant: Ahbab Areeb
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