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上級総括会計士/ Senior General Accountant

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A renowned technology company is looking for a Senior General Accountant. The selected candidate will oversee accounting close, reporting, audit coordination, intercompany, treasury support, and finance process improvements. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing for Japanese entities
  • Prepare financial reporting and adjustment packages under US-GAAP and J-GAAP
  • Manage internal controls, lease accounting, statutory audit coordination, and tax-related support
  • Ensure data accuracy across SAP FI, CFIN, ledgers, and reporting tools
  • Process intercompany transactions, treasury reconciliations, settlements, and cash flow reporting
  • Partner with finance teams to improve accounting processes, automation, and reporting quality

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
  • 5-7 years of accounting experience (multinational or global manufacturing and technology company is a plus)
  • Experience with month-end closing, account reconciliation, and statutory financial reporting including audit coordination
  • Prior experience in dual US-GAAP and J-GAAP reporting, including preparation of adjustment packages between frameworks
  • Background in identifying and implementing process improvements or system
  • Prior background in adjusting between J-GAAP and US-GAAP reporting packages
  • Proficient in SAP FI module
  • Skilled in MS Excel
  • Understanding of SAP HANA, management reporting cycles, and usual
    group reporting tools for data visualization and extraction
  • Familiarity with CFIN as system-of-record, including SAP-to-CFIN data flows, ledger structures, and consolidated reporting processes
  • Native level Japanese (JLPT N1); business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Knowledge of global tools
  • Possess valid CPA (Nihon Konin Kaikeishi), USCPA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification

About the Company:

Headquartered in Europe, this company is one of the largest technology companies in the world with a presence in a number of countries. Dealing mainly in robotics as well as power and automation technologies, its global operations are supported by a large workforce.

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: W8U45Q

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Accountant

Industry: IT

Salary: ¥5,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: W8U45Q-C42545CC

Date posted: 4 June 2026

Consultant: Ben Cook