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アシスタントコントローラー/ Assistant Controller

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An international advertising company is looking for an Assistant Controller. The selected candidate will manage financial operations, ensure compliance, and support audits and projects. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform period-end accounting in line with US GAAP and internal policies
  • Review key accounts to ensure compliance with company accounting standards
  • Manage job cost accounting and report on irregular financial matters
  • Handle audit responses, compliance checks, and process improvements
  • Support cross-functional ad-hoc projects with internal and external stakeholders
  • Respond to various financial inquiries and reporting needs

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or controlling
  • Experience in marketing communications or audit firms is ideal
  • Proficient in analytical tasks and Excel
  • Ability and willingness to meet deadlines
  • Possess a valid USGAAP, IFRS, or JGAAP CPA qualification is a plus
  • Native level Japanese; business level English

Benefits:

  • Health insurance association
  • Contract resort access
  • Meal voucher
  • Employee Benefit Club
  • Defined benefit pension
  • Babysitter discount
  • Retirement benefits
  • Flextime system
  • Annual leave, summer and special holidays, long-service, volunteer, childcare, and nursing care leave

About the Company:

A multinational advertisement agency which offers several major global companies marketing solution services. This company is also known for its adaptability to the ever-changing demands of the digital age.

Keywords:

経理, 会計, 管理会計, 広告業界, 財務分析, 内部監査, ハイブリッド勤務, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: GRQQIF

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Controller

Industry: Advertising and PR

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥8,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: GRQQIF-A27F2C97

Date posted: 8 July 2025

Consultant: John Bradfield-Mullen

Phone number: +81 3 4570 1705

john.bradfield@robertwalters.co.jp

John Bradfield-Mullen

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