<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p> </p><p>Senior Accountant | Global Consumer Goods Company</p><p>Own the close. Drive accuracy. Partner globally.</p><p> </p><p>Our client, a well-established multinational consumer goods organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support and lead key accounting activities for its Japan business.</p><p> </p><p>This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, managing the month-end close process, and collaborating with both local and international stakeholders. The successful candidate will leverage SAP to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities</li><li>Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews</li><li>Support statutory and management reporting requirements</li><li>Utilize SAP to process transactions and improve accounting workflows</li><li>Coordinate with auditors and support annual audit activities</li><li>Assist with tax compliance and regulatory reporting</li><li>Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls</li><li>Collaborate with regional and global finance teams</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of accounting experience</li><li>Strong hands-on experience in month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Experience using SAP in a corporate accounting environment</li><li>Solid understanding of financial accounting principles</li><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills</li><li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment</li><li>Prior experience in a multinational company is preferred</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to join a globally recognized consumer products business</li><li>Broad exposure across accounting, reporting, and finance operations</li><li>International and collaborative working environment</li><li>High visibility within the finance organization</li><li>Strong potential for long-term career development and progression</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>6 - 8 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013536029</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information </em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjkyNDA0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">