Accountant

Date PostedJune 24, 2026LocationTokyo, JapanCompanyRobert Walters Japan K.K.SalaryJPY 4000K - JPY 8000KTypefinance/accounting - accounting

Job Summary

A global power trading company is seeking an Accountant to handle financial reporting, closing activities, and audits. The role involves managing accounting treatments, reconciliations, and supporting budgeting processes. The position requires strong proficiency in Excel and business-level fluency in both English and Japanese.

Responsibilities

  • Manage financial records per IFRS/JGAAP
  • Execute monthly closing and financial reporting
  • Reconcile trading and accounting systems
  • Support audits and internal controls
  • Drive budgeting and process improvement

Required Skills

  • 2-3 years of accounting experience
  • Proficient in MS Excel
  • Business level English
  • Business level Japanese

Job Details

Responsibilities: * Manage financial records in line with accounting standards, legal requirements, IFRS, and JGAAP considerations * Execute monthly closing processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting * Reconcile transactions between trading management and accounting systems * Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and statements * Support external audits, internal control reviews, and internal audit activities * Drive budgeting support, business planning, process improvement, and cross-functional accounting alignment Requirements: * 2-3 years of practical accounting experience * Proficient in MS Excel * Business level English; professional level Japanese