Remote work system available & High annual salary up to 15 million yen!

Based in the United States, we are one of the top healthcare companies in the country, manufacturing, importing, and selling Class 1 to 3 medical devices.

The company’s top accounting position in Japan! Many opportunities to collaborate with global companies. As a key member of the APAC accounting team, you will lead accounting and management operations in Japan.

Key Points

(1) It is a world-leading US global medical device company boasting a high market share; (2) As the top accounting position in Japan, you will be responsible for managing 5 to 8 subordinates; (3) We would like you to collaborate with us in APAC and globally; (4) We also offer an attractive working environment, including a hybrid work system that combines remote work and a flextime system, so please feel free to contact us; (5) Your consultation will be handled by a Japanese consultant.

• Overseeing compliance with Japanese statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Closing process
  • Maintaining accounting records
• Reconciliation of vendor, customer and collection information
  • Handling Japanese financial/banking requirements, tax returns, transfer pricing, customs audits, etc.
  • Check processes, standard operating procedures, internal control functions, etc.
• Automate, streamline and improve reporting, accounting and financial operations processes
  • Liaison with financial departments and other internal departments in each country

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA/CA)
• Fluent Japanese and business level or higher English skills
• Experience in finance and accounting (10+ years)
• Work experience of 3 years or more
• Proven track record of achieving results in complex environments
• Experience managing a shared service provider or working in a shared service center
• Knowledge of ERP systems, Blackline, Concur, MediSpend, and workflow tools used in shared service environments
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in the Asia Pacific region
• Skills to localize policies and procedures for Japan in line with global/regional guidelines
• Emphasis on compliance, ability to address and resolve gaps in internal controls, etc.

Preferred

• Knowledge of project management tools
• Experience at a Big 4 audit firm
• Knowledge of Hyperion reporting and planning tools, SAP

Desired Personality (Those who have the following skills)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to consistently perform well under work pressure
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments, etc.

Working conditions and others

• Employment status: Full-time employee
• Annual income: Up to 15 million yen
• Work location: Tokyo *Hybrid work system combining remote work
• Working hours: 9:00-17:15 *Flex time system available
• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and other holidays designated by the company