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.