Senior Accountant - Japanese Speaker (1 year contract)

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations, including marketplace transactions, inventory management, treasury, and related activities, ensuring SLA requirements are met.
• Perform timely and accurate month-end closing for the marketplace business, ensuring compliance with group standards.
• Provide insightful profitability and trend analysis on a monthly, year-to-date, and full-year basis, focusing on revenue and working capital.
• Review monthly balance sheet ledgers to ensure all balances are reconciled and aligned with Group finance policies.
• Liaise remotely with external auditors for accurate workings and documentation during year-end audit fieldwork.
• Advise on control and process improvements to optimize finance tasks and enhance efficiency.
• Oversee preparation and submission of tax returns with guidance from tax advisors.
• Support ad-hoc finance projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams for business-led initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance/Accountancy, with at least 5 years of financial/management accounting experience. CPA or equivalent qualifications are an advantage.
• Fluency in Japanese and English (JLPT N2 or higher).
• Experience in Big Four, mid-tier accounting firms, or large tech companies is preferred.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, revenue recognition, inventory valuation, finance leases, loan financing, and related party transactions.
• Experience with designing and implementing financial controls. Familiarity with SOX controls is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Business, commercial, and financial acumen, particularly in tech.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, G Suite, and ERP systems like Netsuite. Familiarity with analytical tools like Tableau is a plus.