<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Global biopharmaceutical company is looking for Accounting Manager</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>You will be responsible for leading the accounting close process, tax compliance, treasury activities, and finance-related system implementation projects for the Japan business. Reporting within the Finance team, you will work closely with local and global stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and process improvements. The role also serves as a key liaison between Japan and global finance functions, supporting continuous enhancement of finance operations.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>7+ years of experience in accounting, tax filing, and treasury management.</li><li>Strong knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP and J-GAAP.</li><li>Professional experience with SAP FI/CO; advanced Excel skills required.</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level English are mandatory.</li><li>Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and process improvement capabilities.</li><li>CPA, Tax Accountant qualification, or MBA is a plus.</li><li>Experience in multinational pharmaceutical companies and finance systems such as Hyperion, Concur, COUPA, Blackline, or web banking platforms is advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>-Take ownership of the full accounting close process and statutory reporting for Japan.</li><li>-Act as a key finance business partner across local and global teams, including FP&amp;A, Tax, Accounting, Shared Services, and overseas stakeholders.</li><li>-Lead and support finance system implementation and process standardization initiatives.</li><li>-Gain broad exposure across accounting, tax, treasury, SOX compliance, and transformation projects.</li><li>-Join a globally recognized rare disease biotech company with a strong patient-focused mission and international career exposure.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>9 - 11 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013470972</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/TmFsaXNhbGEuS2Fybi42MTY4MS4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">