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会計士/ Accountant

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An international life sciences organisation is looking for an Accountant. The selected candidate will support daily accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, and administrative activities while working closely with internal and headquarters stakeholders. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Finance and Administration Manager across daily accounting and administrative tasks
  • Assist customer services by responding to customer requirements and enquiries
  • Record monthly sales, purchases, and expense invoices
  • Perform monthly reconciliations, including receivables, payables, sales, suppliers, and other balance sheet accounts
  • Prepare and submit withholding tax returns in coordination with the tax consultant
  • Submit monthly bank account balances and cash flow forecasts to headquarters
  • Manage invoicing and quarterly closing of intercompany accounts
  • Prepare and record annual corporate tax and consumption tax returns
  • Prepare and record fixed assets and depreciation schedules
  • Support day-to-day accounting activities using Excel and SAP
  • Prepare daily and monthly financial and management reports as required
  • Create, manage, and update accounting and administrative data in internal systems
  • Handle telephone reception, post, and mailing activities
  • Manage office supplies, travel arrangements, and meeting room scheduling
  • Maintain accurate and well-organised filing and record-keeping systems

Requirements:

  • Professional level Japanese and English

About the Company:

A global life sciences organisation specialising in animal health, this company is recognised for its strong research and development capabilities, delivering innovative vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostic solutions to markets worldwide. With a reputation for scientific excellence, international growth, and long-term career opportunities, it offers a dynamic environment for job hunters seeking impactful roles in research, manufacturing, quality, and commercial functions.

Keywords:

経理, 会計, アカウンタント, 財務サポート, 月次決算, 仕訳入力, キャッシュフロー, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: MXWXC9

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Accountant

Industry: Health and Safety

Salary: ¥5,000,000 - ¥6,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: MXWXC9-63ABCF6D

Date posted: 3 June 2026

Consultant: John Bradfield-Mullen

Phone number: +81 3 4570 1705

john.bradfield@robertwalters.co.jp

John Bradfield-Mullen

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