General Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports to: Senior Accounting Manager – APAC
Location: Japan Office
Position Overview
We are seeking a General Accountant to support day‑to‑day accounting operations, AP processes, reconciliation activities, and month‑end closing tasks for the Japan office.
This role requires strong accuracy, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with regional and local teams.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare bank payments and book incoming/outgoing transactions; reconcile bank balances and interface data to SAP
Review and approve staff/shop reimbursement requests; prepare summary reports for HR
Download, collect, and process supplier invoices; support AP booking and payment execution
Handle month‑end closing activities, including AP booking, accruals, and prepayment entries to ensure accuracy of balance sheet accounts
Communicate with external partners such as banks, law firms, tax consultants, and insurance companies
Manage e‑Tax portal payments, real estate tax payments, and related journal entries
Communicate with internal departments regarding accounting inquiries; issue announcements as needed
Support preparation of board meeting minutes
Perform additional ad‑hoc duties assigned by the APAC Senior Accounting Manager
Internal Collaboration
Report directly to the Senior Accounting Manager
Work closely with an accounting team of two
Communicate with shop staff for AR‑related transactions
Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field with a strong accounting foundation
Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
Business‑level English proficiency (written and spoken)
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel; proficiency with MS Office suite
Experience with SAP or SAP migration is preferred
Strong sense of responsibility, teamwork, flexibility, and ability to learn quickly
Proactive and capable of working under pressure
Strong communication skills to liaise with APAC regional teams
CPA certification and experience in the retail industry are a plus