Accountant, Tokyo,

Tokyo - Japan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible for performing the day-to-day general accounting
tasks in an assigned area.

Principal Accountabilities:
1. Expense Report

Process cash and credit card expense reports for all employees with
accuracy. Verify expense records and enter these under the relevant accounts in the
system in accordance with the internal guidelines.

2. AR Collection

Based on collection schedule check AR collection on daily basis to
identify non-payment and record collection in the system within timeframe agreed.
Inform customers for AR balance periodically and also support audit management in
this area.

3. AP & Payment

Ensure proper booking based on tax and accounting guidelines in the
assigned area (eg Product Marketing A&P Trade A&P Distribution Cost General
invoices). Closely working with a person in charge of cash management within the team
support accurate cash forecast. Maintain an awareness of the internal purchasing policy
to ensure the purchasing departments comply with the rules. When required provide
payment statements to customers/suppliers in an efficient manner.

4. General Accounting

Judge the best accounting treatment for any business transaction
referring to the accounting guidelines and the other internal policies and clearly explain
a rationale to non-accounting stakeholders.

5. Fixed Asset Management

Maintain the Fixed asset register using software (shokyaku bugyo).

In coordination with the departments in charge of Fixed Assets (eg IT and
HR&GA) conduct fixed asset counting as necessary. Prepare and file Property tax in time.

6. Monthly Closing

Make closing entries in accordance with GAAP (prepaid/accruals) in
the area assigned.

7. Initiative (System Business)

Understand and comply with work processes and systems
(JDE/Sales etc.) related to the tasks assigned. Articulate issues when
identified to Accounting Manager for improvement. Proactively involve in a system
development project when assigned to enhance operational efficiencies and proactively
engage Business Requirement User Acceptance Testing user training and stabilization.

8. Reporting

Prepare financial reporting and input the data into Polaris with accurate &
timely manner
Percentage of responsibility (1-8)
Operations on Pernod Ricard Japan: 80%
Operations on Suntory Allied Limited (SAL Joint venture with Suntory): 20%

Organization:
Report to the Accounting Operations Leader or Accounting & Tax Specialist.

Accounting is composed of 6 members in all.

Communication:
External> Customer and Supplier
Internal> Accounting Manager Accounting Team Members Financial Business Analyst
Persons in charge of Purchasing

Requirements:

Language

Business-Level Japanese and English

Background & Experience

2-year junior college preferably 4-year university graduate
At least 3 years of accounting experience as an accountant in a commercial company.
Experience in international companies & tax is a plus.

Key Competencies & Skills

Japanese book-keeping certificate 3rd level or equivalent (Nissho Boki)
Excellent command of Excel and ERP environment
Able to interact and communicate with peers line managers and non-accounting stakeholders.
Entrepreneurial mindset proactive and naturally curious
Flexible working attitude to work on a dynamic/fast moving company environment.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good written and oral communication skills in English

Career Path:

Sr Accountant Accounting Team Leader Financial Business Analyst in the midterm
Accounting Manager in the long-term

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

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Job Purpose:This position is responsible for performing the day-to-day general accountingtasks in an assigned area.Principal Accountabilities:1. Expense ReportProcess cash and credit card expense reports for all employees withaccuracy. Verify expense records and enter these under the relevant accoun...