What You Will Do:
- Handle all daily accounting operations, including recording journal entries, reconciling bank and subledger accounts, and maintaining accurate general ledger balances.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, vendor payments, and staff reimbursements.
- Perform monthly and year-end close processes, preparing trial balances, variance analyses, and supporting schedules.
- Ensure local tax compliance, including VAT/Consumption Tax, withholding, and corporate tax filings (with support from external tax advisors where needed).
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
- Support audit preparation by providing complete and well-organized documentation.
- Take ownership of intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and recharges.
- Manage expense reporting, petty cash, and ensure adherence to company financial policies.
- Assist in Oracle Fusion eXp local setup and ensure entries are compliant with Japan accounting and tax standards.
- Prepare periodic financial reports for management review.
- Continuously improve accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls.
How You Will Grab Our Attention:
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of combined experience in accounting and the general ledger close process.
- Strong understanding of local GAAP accounting principles; US GAAP knowledge is a plus.
- Experience working with Oracle Fusion ERP is highly desirable.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, with advanced skills preferred.
Competencies:
- Develops professional expertise by applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
- Works on moderately scoped problems, using judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions.
- Builds productive working relationships with internal and external partners.
Working Conditions:
Remote Location:
This position allows you to work from any location in Japan with a stable internet connection. You are expected to provide your own workspace and reliable internet access.
Work Hours:
While core hours are based on the local business schedule, you have flexibility in organizing your work, provided it does not compromise project deadlines or team collaboration.
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