<p><strong>Company Profile</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced accounting professional to join a rapidly expanding international organization operating within the renewable energy and energy trading sector. This role will take ownership of the Japan accounting function, acting as the primary finance lead in-country while partnering closely with regional and global stakeholders.</li><li>This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting manager who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, establishing best practices, and supporting business growth.</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>The Role</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Manage the full spectrum of accounting and financial reporting activities for the Japan entity</li><li>Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes</li><li>Ensure compliance with Japanese GAAP, statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and relationships with accounting advisors</li><li>Prepare financial statements, management reports, and analysis for local and regional leadership</li><li>Manage cash flow monitoring and support treasury-related activities</li><li>Strengthen internal controls, governance, and accounting processes</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities</li><li>Partner with business leaders and global finance teams on operational and strategic initiatives</li><li>Act as the primary finance representative for the Japan business</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Your Skills </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field</li><li>Solid accounting experience gained within multinational companies, energy, trading, technology, or professional services environments</li><li>Strong knowledge of Japan accounting and reporting requirements</li><li>Experience independently managing the accounting function or operating as a standalone accountant/controller</li><li>Business-level Japanese and English communication skills</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities</li><li>Hands-on approach with the ability to work autonomously in a growing organization</li></ul><p>Preferred Qualifications<br /> </p><ul><li>CPA, USCPA, Nissho Boki, or equivalent professional qualification</li><li>Experience working within international or matrix organizations</li><li>Exposure to IFRS reporting and multinational finance environments</li><li>Background in energy, utilities, commodities, infrastructure, or trading sectors</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Opportunity to take ownership of the Japan finance function</li><li>Fast-growing international organization within the energy transition sector</li><li>High visibility role with exposure to regional and global leadership</li><li>Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment</li><li>Competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunities</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Location </strong><br /> <br /> Tokyo<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Salary</strong><br /> <br /> 8 - 12 million yen<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Reference Number: 06940-0013484757<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <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><br /> <br /> <br /> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjI1NjE3LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">