会計リーダー/ Accounting Lead
A renowned luxury retail company is looking for an Accounting Lead. The selected candidate will oversee closing, reporting, tax coordination, finance operations support, process improvement, and team leadership across the Japan business. This is a hybrid role.
Responsibilities:
- Lead month-end and year-end closing activities with accuracy and on-time delivery
- Maintain the general ledger, review journal entries, and perform reconciliations and financial analysis
- Prepare statutory reports and support financial statement compliance with J-GAAP and internal standards
- Coordinate local tax matters, including JCT filings, audit support, and collaboration with external advisors
- Support AP and AR operations, business initiatives, and cross-functional finance requirements
- Drive process improvements, support audits and internal controls, and mentor a direct report
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in finance or accounting
- 5-7 years of accounting experience (multinational company environment is ideal)
- Experience in General Ledger (GL) accounting (including hands-on involvement in month-end and year-end closing cycles)
- Understanding of ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
- Familiarity with reporting system (HFM is ideal)
- Understanding of Accounts Payable (P2P) and Accounts Receivable (OTC) processes
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Professional level written and spoken English; proficient in written and spoken Japanese
Preferred requirements:
- Experience in the retail or consumer goods industry
About the Company:
A global leader in hand-finished jewellery, this renowned company is celebrated for its craftsmanship, innovative designs, and commitment to sustainability. With a strong retail presence and a focus on personal expression, it continues to inspire job seekers looking to grow in a creative and customer-driven environment.
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: MY7CXD
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Financial Accountant
Industry: Retail
Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥9,000,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Language: English - Business level
Second Language: Japanese - Professional working
Location: Tokyo
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: MY7CXD-4FAAC8B3
Date posted: 6 June 2026
Consultant: Catlin Deng
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