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Must have10
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
3+ years of experience in accounting or finance operations, including exposure to month-end close
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (IFRS or JGAAP)
Business-level proficiency in English
Native-level proficiency in Japanese
Strong Excel skills
Knowledge of Japanese consumption tax and withholding tax
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Nice to have7
Nissho Bookkeeping Certification (Level 2 or above)
CPA qualification
Familiarity with internal control framework
ERP experience (SAP or similar)
Expense systems (Concur etc.)
Experience with internal control/compliance environment
Strong analytical skills
Skills
Excel
SAP
Concur
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Tokyo, Japan
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