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シニア財務マネージャー/ Senior Finance Manager

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An international AI technology company is looking for a Senior Accounting Manager. The successful candidate will oversee monthly, quarterly and annual closing, consolidation support, audits and accounting process improvements while personally executing hands-on accounting activities. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead monthly, quarterly and annual accounting closing, including account reconciliations, closing adjustments and variance reviews
  • Execute and review daily accounting activities, including journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable and payable, expenses, fixed assets, tax-related accounts and intercompany balances
  • Review accounting documentation, contracts, invoices and supporting evidence to ensure accurate and traceable accounting treatment
  • Manage intercompany transactions, related-party balances and consolidation schedules across domestic and overseas subsidiaries
  • Prepare consolidation schedules, elimination entries and supporting materials for consolidated financial statements
  • Coordinate external, internal, quarterly and year-end audits and respond to auditor inquiries and document requests
  • Support accounting policies, closing documentation and internal-control requirements for a listed-company group
  • Identify accounting and audit issues, establish corrective actions and follow through on their resolution
  • Improve accounting, payment, expense reimbursement, closing and document management processes using Excel, ERP and accounting systems
  • Present accounting results, discrepancies, risks and unresolved matters to management and coordinate with relevant stakeholders

Requirements:

  • More than 8 years of experience in hands-on accounting within an operating company in Japan
  • Demonstrated experience owning monthly, quarterly and annual closing
  • Knowledge of journal entries, general ledger, account reconciliation, AR/AP, fixed assets, expenses and tax-related accounts
  • Experience in intercompany transactions, related-party balances, elimination schedules and consolidation support
  • Experience preparing audit schedules and dealing directly with external auditors
  • Proficiency in Excel and practical experience with accounting software or ERP systems
  • Native level Japanese

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience within a listed company, listed-company subsidiary, pre-IPO company or group with multiple subsidiaries
  • Experience in consolidated reporting, intercompany eliminations, related-party transactions or overseas-subsidiary accounting
  • Experience in accounting-process improvement, internal controls, J-SOX or audit remediation
  • Business level English or Chinese

About the Company:

A technology-focused organisation delivering innovative IT and digital solutions to support business transformation and operational efficiency. Employees benefit from career growth, professional development and opportunities within a collaborative and forward-thinking workplace.

Keywords:

経理, 財務会計, 月次決算, 四半期決算, 年次決算, 連結決算, インターカンパニー取引, 内部統制, 外部監査, 会計プロセス改善, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: G0DACR

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Controller

Industry: IT

Salary: ¥9,000,000 - ¥11,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: G0DACR-30590327

Date posted: 10 August 2026

Consultant: Wesley Tynan