Company Profile Our client is a leading global consumer and premium FMCG company with a strong and long-established presence in Japan. The organization is known for its innovative products, strong retail footprint, and commitment to operational excellence. As the Japan business continues to expand and strengthen its financial operations, the company is seeking an experienced AR Manager to lead and elevate its Accounts Receivable function. The Role <ul><li>As the AR Manager, you will oversee all Accounts Receivable operations for the Japan entity, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in billing, collections, credit control, and customer account management.</li><li>You will work closely with commercial teams (Retail, E‑commerce, Wholesale), Supply Chain, FP&A, and the regional/global Finance teams.</li><li>This is a key leadership role requiring strong communication skills, process optimization capability, and the ability to drive improvements in a fast‑paced multinational environment.</li></ul> Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Managing all AR processes including billing, cash application, collections, and reconciliations</li><li>Overseeing credit control, resolving past-due issues, and improving DSO performance</li><li>Managing relationships with internal business partners and external customers</li><li>Leading AR team members, providing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback</li><li>Supporting month-end closing, account reconciliations, and audit requirements</li><li>Ensuring compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and local regulatory requirements</li><li>Collaborating with global teams on system enhancements and process standardization (e.g., SAP, automation projects)</li><li>Identifying opportunities to streamline AR operations and enhance reporting accuracy</li></ul> Your Skills We are looking for a candidate with: <ul><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English</li><li>Experience managing AR or broader accounting operations in a multinational company</li><li>Preferred: Industry experience in consumer goods, retail, FMCG, or luxury</li><li>Strong understanding of credit control, billing, collections, and revenue-related processes</li><li>Strong stakeholder‑management skills and ability to work cross‑functionally</li><li>Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)</li><li>High attention to detail, strong problem‑solving skills, and ownership mindset</li><li>Team leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Work for a globally recognized brand with strong market presence in Japan</li><li>Lead and develop AR team members</li><li>High business partnering exposure across commercial, supply chain, and HQ teams</li><li>Opportunity to drive process improvements and influence financial operations</li><li>A great step for candidates seeking long-term growth within a multinational environment</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 9 - 12 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013406466 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/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjkxOTk2LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
9.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile Our client is a leading global consumer and premium FMCG company with a strong and long-established presence in Japan. The organization is known for its innovative products, strong retail footprint, and commitment to operational excellence. As the Japan business continues to expand and strengthen its financial operations, the company is seeking an experienced AR Manager to lead and elevate its Accounts Receivable function. The Role <ul><li>As the AR Manager, you will oversee all Accounts Receivable operations for the Japan entity, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in billing, collections, credit control, and customer account management.</li><li>You will work closely with commercial teams (Retail, E‑commerce, Wholesale), Supply Chain, FP&A, and the regional/global Finance teams.</li><li>This is a key leadership role requiring strong communication skills, process optimization capability, and the ability to drive improvements in a fast‑paced multinational environment.</li></ul> Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Managing all AR processes including billing, cash application, collections, and reconciliations</li><li>Overseeing credit control, resolving past-due issues, and improving DSO performance</li><li>Managing relationships with internal business partners and external customers</li><li>Leading AR team members, providing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback</li><li>Supporting month-end closing, account reconciliations, and audit requirements</li><li>Ensuring compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and local regulatory requirements</li><li>Collaborating with global teams on system enhancements and process standardization (e.g., SAP, automation projects)</li><li>Identifying opportunities to streamline AR operations and enhance reporting accuracy</li></ul> Your Skills We are looking for a candidate with: <ul><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English</li><li>Experience managing AR or broader accounting operations in a multinational company</li><li>Preferred: Industry experience in consumer goods, retail, FMCG, or luxury</li><li>Strong understanding of credit control, billing, collections, and revenue-related processes</li><li>Strong stakeholder‑management skills and ability to work cross‑functionally</li><li>Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)</li><li>High attention to detail, strong problem‑solving skills, and ownership mindset</li><li>Team leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Work for a globally recognized brand with strong market presence in Japan</li><li>Lead and develop AR team members</li><li>High business partnering exposure across commercial, supply chain, and HQ teams</li><li>Opportunity to drive process improvements and influence financial operations</li><li>A great step for candidates seeking long-term growth within a multinational environment</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 9 - 12 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013406466 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/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjkxOTk2LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-06T08:07:03Z