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Accountant
<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Monthly BAU Activities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with IFRS requirements.</li><li>Post journal entries and reconcile balances, accruals, and provisions to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Conduct monthly reviews of the profit and loss statement and balance sheet movements.</li><li>Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assemble quarterly presentations or schedules for group-level consolidation.</li><li>Assist auditors by supplying necessary documentation, schedules, and timely responses to inquiries.</li><li>Liaise with relevant stakeholders to verify all entries are processed before financial close.</li></ul><p><strong>Local GAAP Adjustments</strong></p><ul><li>Review IFRS financial statements against J-GAAP to determine required adjustments.</li><li>Evaluate significant areas such as revenue recognition, inventory valuation, and deferred tax assets/liabilities.</li><li>Prepare J-GAAP adjustment entries, ensuring accurate account mapping in Excel.</li><li>Reconcile discrepancies due to differing accounting treatments.</li><li>Maintain thorough records detailing the J-GAAP conversion process and underlying assumptions.</li><li>Produce detailed J-GAAP compliant financial statements and related disclosures for the Tax team.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Proficient in Japanese and English at a business level</li><li>Over five years of relevant experience in general ledger accounting</li><li>Solid knowledge of both IFRS and J-GAAP</li><li>Skilled in using SAP ERP systems</li><li>Strong attention to detail and exceptional communication abilities</li></ul><p><strong>Other Preferences</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is preferred</li><li>Capability to collaborate cross-functionally and consistently meet deadlines</li></ul><p>Reference No.:06940-0013367567</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YWRyaWFuLmxlZS4zNDA2My4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 8.0M - 8.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Monthly BAU Activities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with IFRS requirements.</li><li>Post journal entries and reconcile balances, accruals, and provisions to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Conduct monthly reviews of the profit and loss statement and balance sheet movements.</li><li>Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assemble quarterly presentations or schedules for group-level consolidation.</li><li>Assist auditors by supplying necessary documentation, schedules, and timely responses to inquiries.</li><li>Liaise with relevant stakeholders to verify all entries are processed before financial close.</li></ul><p><strong>Local GAAP Adjustments</strong></p><ul><li>Review IFRS financial statements against J-GAAP to determine required adjustments.</li><li>Evaluate significant areas such as revenue recognition, inventory valuation, and deferred tax assets/liabilities.</li><li>Prepare J-GAAP adjustment entries, ensuring accurate account mapping in Excel.</li><li>Reconcile discrepancies due to differing accounting treatments.</li><li>Maintain thorough records detailing the J-GAAP conversion process and underlying assumptions.</li><li>Produce detailed J-GAAP compliant financial statements and related disclosures for the Tax team.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Proficient in Japanese and English at a business level</li><li>Over five years of relevant experience in general ledger accounting</li><li>Solid knowledge of both IFRS and J-GAAP</li><li>Skilled in using SAP ERP systems</li><li>Strong attention to detail and exceptional communication abilities</li></ul><p><strong>Other Preferences</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is preferred</li><li>Capability to collaborate cross-functionally and consistently meet deadlines</li></ul><p>Reference No.:06940-0013367567</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YWRyaWFuLmxlZS4zNDA2My4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-02-05T05:27:00Z

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