Senior Accountant

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Job details

Company overview

We are the Japanese subsidiary of a global automotive parts manufacturer headquartered in Germany. As a system supplier for internal combustion engines and electric mobility, we specialize in the manufacturing of automotive components and engine components. In the Japanese market, we engage in the development, manufacturing, and sales of engine parts, filter systems, air conditioning equipment, and more, supplying products to major automotive and industrial machinery manufacturers. Leveraging the advanced technological expertise of our German headquarters, we contribute to Japan's automotive industry. Additionally, we are committed to providing sustainable mobility solutions to promote environmental protection and improve energy efficiency. Through these efforts, we aim to support the advancement of next-generation automotive technologies and deliver high-quality, reliable products.

Responsibilities

Main repsonsibilities:

• 1. Accounting
• Timely and accurate preparation and maintenance of all financial statements and internal reports complying with group requirement, German GAAP and Japan GAAP with updating new accounting and tax requirement
• Ensure monthly and quarterly closing process and accounting report package Key contacts:
  • Controlling as managerial accounting team (Japan and India)
  • Thailand and Finance operation team
  • German Headquarter accounting function
• Manage external and internal auditor
• ERP (SAP) user test and implementation of S4 hana under the responsible area
• External contact includes:
  • Affiliates on all intercompany reconciliations
  • Managerial accounting team (BU controllers) in Japan for inventory, costing, accruals, company valuations, etc
  • External and internal auditors on audit planning and execution
• 2. Tax
• Manage tax return process with Head of Accounting
• Communicate with external tax professionals including tax return, international tax matters
• Tax topics include withholding tax, consumption tax, and transfer pricing

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• University Bachelor degree or above is mandatory
• 8 years+ accounting experience is mandatory

Preferred qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in SAP is strongly preferred
• Holding of CPA and/or licensed tax accountant is preferred
• Experience in manufacturing industry is plus

Salary

6 - 9 million yen

Location

Tokyo