Position: Accountant
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Reporting Line: Reports to the Country Manager (with dotted-line support to Deputy CFO)
Role Summary
An experienced Accountant is sought to support the financial operations of an international food manufacturing and distribution company. The role involves handling daily accounting tasks, supporting financial planning, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and producing financial reports to help drive business decisions. The successful candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries, transaction posting, income and expense tracking
Perform routine bookkeeping duties such as bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable management, and financial data integrity checks
Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews and ensure proper ledger management
Support financial reporting with accurate preparation of statements, summaries, and reports
Monitor weekly cash flow and alert senior leadership on any significant fluctuations, ensuring adequate liquidity is maintained
Prepare and issue customer invoices; oversee timely local banking payments
Ensure compliance with local accounting and tax regulations; manage local tax payments and documentation
Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely completion of audited financial statements
Deliver weekly financial reports to the local Country Manager
Assist with cost control efforts and support broader financial planning initiatives
Stay informed on changes to financial regulations, tax law, and industry best practices
Provide ad hoc reports and financial analyses as requested by senior management
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
At least 3 years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and organizational skills
Ability to manage tasks independently and take full accountability for assigned responsibilities
Effective communicator, both written and verbal, with strong interpersonal skills
Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining work quality
Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
Fluency in English (written and spoken)