シニアアカウンタント/ Senior Accountant

A global life sciences and laboratory technology company is looking for a Senior Accountant. The selected candidate will manage General Ledger activities, prepare complex journal entries, support financial close activities, analyse financial data, resolve accounting issues, and drive process improvements within the Japan Finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual General Ledger closing activities
• Prepare, assess, and independently post complex journal entries
• Review assigned account balances and support account reconciliations
• Extract and organise data for tax filings, statutory reporting, audits, internal reporting, and other compliance requirements
• Maintain appropriate supporting documentation and evidence for accounting activities
• Explain business flows within the assigned work area to relevant stakeholders
• Follow up on routine accounting issues and escalate unresolved matters with possible solutions
• Review and improve accounting and business processes within the assigned area
• Lead ad hoc initiatives, issue resolution, and cross-functional projects
• Independently resolve routine and moderately complex accounting and operational issues
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead improvement initiatives within the assigned area
• Communicate accounting considerations and recommended solutions for complex or exceptional matters to management

Requirements:

• More than 5 years of practical experience in a finance or accounting department, audit firm, accounting firm, or equivalent
• Advanced understanding of bookkeeping, journal entries, account characteristics, and General Ledger processes
• Experience preparing or supporting routine journal entries and closing activities
• Ability to extract, organise, and review accounting data using Excel
• Proficient in Japanese; business level English

Preferred requirements:

• Experience in a multinational company or shared service environment
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems, preferably SAP
• Basic understanding of US GAAP, Japan GAAP, and company accounting policies
• Experience supporting tax, statutory, audit, or internal control activities
• Possess a valid Nissho Bookkeeping Grade 2+, or equivalent accounting knowledge

About the Company:

This company operates in the life sciences and laboratory technology industry, providing products and services supporting scientific and research activities globally.

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Job Ref: EH1BBX