Accounting Manager, FMCG - 18M JPY

Accounting Manager, FMCG - 18M JPY

Company: 150+ US FMCG company

Report Line: Accounting Manager

Team: 3 staff

Salary: up to 18M JPY

Location: Tokyo, Hybrid

About the Company / Role:

A stable FMCG company with a long history in Japan is looking for a new Accounting Manager to act as the head of Japan Accounting and lead finance transformation projects.

Highlights:

• International environment: Many opportunities to use English on a daily basis within the finance team.
• Key market: Japan is one of the biggest markets globally with strong visibility and backing from HQ.
• Working flexibility: Company has super flex time and hybrid work available.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and reconciliations.
• Manage statutory financial reporting, tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Lead accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and general accounting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, accounting policies, and established procedures.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, working effectively with shared-service teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Provide financial analysis and business insights to support management decision-making and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Lead or contribute to regional and global finance projects, including ad hoc initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience, ideally within an international organization.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles, tax compliance, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, cross-functional teams, and international stakeholders.
• Professional English proficiency, with experience communicating in a global business environment.
• Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and other financial systems; SAP experience is an advantage.