Company ProfileLeading global automotive company with a strong presence in commercial vehicles is looking for a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead its accounting function in Japan. The Role<ul><li>Lead the day-to-day accounting operations covering GL, AP/AR, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, tax, and other accounting areas.</li><li>Take ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing under JGAAP and Group accounting standards.</li><li>Oversee statutory reporting and act as the main point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors.</li><li>Manage internal controls, compliance, intercompany accounting, cash management, payments, and receivables.</li><li>Lead and develop a small and experienced accounting team while driving improvements across accounting processes, systems, and controls.</li><li>Work closely with Controlling, Treasury, and other business stakeholders to provide accurate financial information and accounting guidance.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Native-level Japanese and conversational English, including the ability to read and communicate by email.</li><li>Strong hands-on accounting experience, including month-end and year-end closing.</li><li>Solid knowledge of Japanese accounting, statutory reporting, tax, audit, and internal controls.</li><li>Previous people management or team leadership experience.</li><li>Experience within the automotive industry is beneficial but not mandatory.</li><li>A hands-on approach with the ability to manage the team while remaining involved in accounting operations.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Join a well-established global automotive company with an international business environment.</li><li>Take ownership of the Japan accounting function with broad exposure across accounting, tax, audit, controls, and cash management.</li><li>Manage a small and stable team with two direct reports while remaining close to the day-to-day business.</li><li>Work closely with senior management and regional/global stakeholders.</li><li>Benefit from a flexible working environment with flextime and hybrid working after the probation period.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary10 - 13.8 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013503688 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/WXVyaWtvLkFrYW1pbmUuNDA1MzcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
10.0M - 13.8M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileLeading global automotive company with a strong presence in commercial vehicles is looking for a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead its accounting function in Japan. The Role<ul><li>Lead the day-to-day accounting operations covering GL, AP/AR, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, tax, and other accounting areas.</li><li>Take ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing under JGAAP and Group accounting standards.</li><li>Oversee statutory reporting and act as the main point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors.</li><li>Manage internal controls, compliance, intercompany accounting, cash management, payments, and receivables.</li><li>Lead and develop a small and experienced accounting team while driving improvements across accounting processes, systems, and controls.</li><li>Work closely with Controlling, Treasury, and other business stakeholders to provide accurate financial information and accounting guidance.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Native-level Japanese and conversational English, including the ability to read and communicate by email.</li><li>Strong hands-on accounting experience, including month-end and year-end closing.</li><li>Solid knowledge of Japanese accounting, statutory reporting, tax, audit, and internal controls.</li><li>Previous people management or team leadership experience.</li><li>Experience within the automotive industry is beneficial but not mandatory.</li><li>A hands-on approach with the ability to manage the team while remaining involved in accounting operations.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Join a well-established global automotive company with an international business environment.</li><li>Take ownership of the Japan accounting function with broad exposure across accounting, tax, audit, controls, and cash management.</li><li>Manage a small and stable team with two direct reports while remaining close to the day-to-day business.</li><li>Work closely with senior management and regional/global stakeholders.</li><li>Benefit from a flexible working environment with flextime and hybrid working after the probation period.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary10 - 13.8 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013503688 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/WXVyaWtvLkFrYW1pbmUuNDA1MzcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
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