<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A new healthcare company entering the Japan market is looking for an Accounting Manager to join its growing finance function.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee monthly and year-end closing, manage the general ledger, and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>You will handle statutory reporting and tax filings in compliance with JGAAP and coordinate with external auditors and tax accountants.</li><li>You will manage AP/AR, payroll-related accounting, and cash flow, while supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>You will also help design and implement accounting policies, controls, and processes as the entity scales.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Business-level Japanese and English are required.</li><li>5+ years of accounting experience</li><li>Strong knowledge of J-GAAP; familiarity with US GAAP or IFRS is a plus, especially in a multinational setting.</li><li>Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is beneficial.</li><li>Bookkeeping qualification (Nissho Boki) or CPA/USCPA is a plus but not required.</li><li>Experience in a startup or newly established entity is an advantage.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Be part of a healthcare company's market entry into Japan from an early stage.</li><li>Play a hands-on role in shaping the finance function and processes.</li><li>Join a dynamic, growing environment with room for career development.</li><li>Work directly with global/regional leadership on a new market launch.</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 - 12 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013491209</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/Q2h1WGluLkxvaC45NTkxMS4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all internal and external financial reporting</li><li>Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting</li><li>Determine accounting and tax treatment for new contracts with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Lead month-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Oversee incoming and outgoing payment processes</li><li>Prepare and submit income tax, consumption tax, and fixed assets tax returns</li><li>Implement and monitor internal controls</li><li>Manage internal and external audits</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Required Skills and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Good experience in finance/accounting management</li><li>Strong understanding of IFRS, JGAAP, SOX, and J-Tax</li><li>Self-motivated and proactive working style</li><li>Fluent in both Japanese and English</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Experience using Oracle NetSuite</li><li>Knowledge of financial instruments, including futures, forwards, and options</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 - 12 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013484754</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/Z2FpbC5jYW5ldGUuMjM5MDQuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">