Position: Supervisory Accountant (Assistant Manager Level)
Location: Japan
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting Line
Reports to: Finance Director (Japan)
Direct Reports: Junior and Senior Accounting staff
Role Overview
A global organization is seeking a Supervisory Accountant to support finance operations and lead a small accounting team. This role combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership and process improvement initiatives, with potential for expanded people management in the future.
Key Responsibilities
Manage monthly financial closing activities
Handle tax-related processes and filings
Oversee day-to-day accounting and finance operations
Provide guidance and leadership to junior team members
Support process improvement initiatives and finance-related projects
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments
Communicate and coordinate with international offices in English
Required Qualifications
Hands-on experience with monthly closing processes
Experience in tax-related accounting tasks
Business-level English proficiency
Native or fluent Japanese (JLPT N1 or equivalent)
Strong teamwork orientation and interpersonal skills
Logical thinking and effective communication abilities
Experience in team leadership or a strong interest in moving into a management role
Experience working in an international or multinational environment
Experience contributing to process improvements or finance-related projects
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using ERP systems (e.g., major accounting platforms or financial software)
Company Overview
The hiring organization is an international company operating in Japan, offering a collaborative environment with opportunities to work across global teams and contribute to ongoing finance transformation initiatives.