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シニアアカウンタント/ Senior Accountant

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A global power trading company is seeking a Senior Accountant. The selected candidate will oversee accounting and reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate financial books and records in compliance with reporting standards and statutory requirements
  • Perform monthly and quarterly closing processes to ensure timely and accurate group and statutory reporting
  • Reconcile accounting data with trading systems to verify the accuracy of financial ledgers
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages and statements
  • Handle corporate income, consumption, and business tax filings and related journal entries
  • Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring proper documentation and compliance
  • Identify and implement process and control improvements to enhance reporting quality and efficiency
  • Support IT initiatives related to accounting and taxation systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with overall business objectives
  • Ensure adherence to accounting, trading, and compliance standards

Requirements:

  • 5–10 years of accounting and/or tax-related experience
  • Proven experience in financial reporting and tax compliance
  • Proficient in MS Excel
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Professional level Japanese; proficient in English

About the Company:

A leading global energy solutions provider, the company specialises in trading and optimising power, gas, and environmental products across international markets. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and risk management, it empowers professionals to drive impactful change in the rapidly evolving energy sector.

Keywords:

会計, 財務報告, 税務, 電力取引, 監査サポート, 月次決算, プロセス改善, コンプライアンス, エネルギー業界, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: ALUWOJ

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Accountant

Industry: Utilities

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: ALUWOJ-E2EEEDC8

Date posted: 13 June 2026

Consultant: Max Regner