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シニア会計士/ Senior Accountant

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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

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

Job Reference: BGTSSL-6CF09A44

Date posted: 19 May 2026

Consultant: Ahbab Areeb