<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A leading global financial technology and capital markets organization is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to join its high-performing finance team in Japan.<br /><br />This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to multiple accounting frameworks across the APAC region while working closely with regional finance teams, auditors, and global stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory and statutory compliance while supporting a growing international business.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare statutory financial statements in both Japanese and English under Japanese GAAP and other local accounting standards</li><li>Prepare and review US GAAP to local GAAP reconciliation and adjustment entries</li><li>Record and manage statutory accounting adjustments and reporting requirements</li><li>Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and coordinate all audit-related requests</li><li>Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory reporting obligations</li><li>Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities</li><li>Collaborate with regional and global finance teams on accounting, reporting, and compliance matters</li><li>Assist with process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and controls</li><li>Support implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory requirements as needed</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>Qualified accountant preferred (CPA, US CPA, CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)</li><li>Experience in financial reporting, regulatory reporting, audit, or technical accounting</li><li>Strong knowledge of Japanese GAAP and exposure to US GAAP preferred</li><li>Experience working with external auditors and statutory reporting requirements</li><li>Financial services, fintech, securities, banking, or multinational corporate experience is advantageous</li><li>Strong attention to detail and analytical skills</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level English required</li></ul><p>Ideal Candidate</p><ul><li>You are a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys working in an international environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality financial reporting. You are comfortable managing audit processes, liaising with stakeholders across different jurisdictions, and navigating multiple accounting frameworks while maintaining a solutions-oriented mindset.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><p>Join a globally recognized financial technology leader at the intersection of finance and innovation<br />Gain exposure to multiple accounting standards across APAC and international markets<br />Highly visible role working directly with regional and global finance leadership<br />Opportunity to develop technical accounting expertise beyond standard financial reporting<br />Collaborative multinational environment with extensive cross-border stakeholder interaction<br />Strong work-life balance and employee-focused culture<br />Competitive compensation, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package<br />Excellent long-term career progression within a growing global organization</p><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>12 - 14 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013470229</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 irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjY0NjI1LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">