Lead Accountant

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Job details

Company overview

The company is a global software provider specializing in enterprise information management and cloud solutions. It offers services in content management, process automation, data utilization, and cybersecurity. The company helps organizations accelerate digital transformation and improve operational efficiency. It contributes to better business performance through effective information management.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

• Review monthly accounting close under US GAAP.
• Prepare quarterly closings under Japan GAAP.
• Prepare tax filings and corporate tax returns (including temporary/permanent differences and consumption tax analysis).
• Handle projects such as mergers, liquidations, and implementing new tax rules.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement variance analysis.
• Prepare statutory financial statements under local accounting standards.
• Calculate inter-company chargebacks (e.g., data center cost allocation).
• Lead/execute projects including building internal processes for tax audit response and new accounting/tax rules.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and advise stakeholders on accounting/tax treatment.
• Assist with tax audit responses.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferably in accounting/finance).
• US CPA or qualified tax accountant, or passing relevant exam subjects preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in finance of an overseas subsidiary or 3+ years in an accounting/tax firm.
• Strong logical thinking, willingness to learn, and problem-solving ability.
• Advanced accounting and tax skills:
  • US GAAP and/or Japan GAAP understanding.
  • Monthly closing experience.
  • Corporate tax and consumption tax analysis experience.
  • Experience with international tax (transfer pricing, consumption tax).
  • Tax audit response experience.
• Internal control experience, including US SOX compliance, is a plus.
• Business-level English proficiency (able to explain accounting/tax matters in English

Salary

7 - 11 million yen

Location

Tokyo