Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – UP TO 12M JPY

RAPIDLY GROWING TECH COMPANY

Join a fast-growing Japan-based technology company leveraging cutting-edge data and analytics to deliver innovative solutions across industries.

Your new role

  • Own end-to-end accounting operations, including month-end and year-end closing
  • Manage AR/AP, cash flow, invoicing, and day-to-day financial transactions
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  • Collaborate with external stakeholders
  • Support team development while strengthening the overall accounting function

What you'll need to succeed

  • 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience with ownership of monthly closing
  • Strong full-cycle accounting knowledge (AP/AR, GL, cash management, invoicing)
  • Experience in annual closing and coordinating with external accounting partners
  • Proven track record of improving accounting processes and workflows
  • Ability to communicate effectively and guide or mentor team members

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary up to JPY 12M
  • Opportunity to shape and scale the accounting function in a growing organisation
  • High visibility role with direct collaboration with senior leadership
  • Flexible work environment with remote options and full flex-time system
  • Strong work-life balance with structured leave and comprehensive benefits

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email me: Umar.gul@hays.co.jp.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
IT
Location
Inner Tokyo
Specialism
Accountancy and Finance
Ref:
1129655

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Umar Gul, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Tokyo Head Office
Izumi Garden Tower 38th Floor, 1-6-1 Roppongi

Telephone: +81 3-4565-5926

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