Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

About The Role

The client have raised 1.6 Billion Yen in Series B funding to develop our social media service in 2022. Due to further business expansion and IPO preparation, they are looking for a new member for the Accounting Manager position.

Candidate will help build out their accounting system and create the flows of operations. You will also work with the CFO for IPO preparations (pre/post-IPO experience not needed).

Job Description

Accounting/Tax Duties

• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation
• Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual accounting, and Consolidation accounting(Including overseas subsidiary) settlements
• Tax preparation (the reporting part will be taken care of by our consulting tax accountant)
• Preparing Legal Disclosure Documents
• Managing Accounts receivables/Accounts payable and other needed activities

Budget Control

• Periodic and Annual Budget forecasts and analysis
• Develop, present, and oversee financial budgets on an annual and quarterly basis
• Evaluate budget proposals and financial requests for viability
• Work with all business units for budgeting and planning needs
• Ensure all budgets and financial processes align with company goals
• Prepare cost estimates and plans while providing necessary reporting, documentation, and financial assessments

IPO preparation

• Internal control over financial reporting
• Participate in internal audits and support any required processes
• Work with an audit firm for financial compliance

Job requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in accounting (including the settlement of finance)
• Experience in preparing asset securities reports, semi-annual reports, and financial results
• Bookkeeping Level 2+ certification
• Business-level English and Japanese needed

Nice to have

• Team and Department management experience
• CPA or Certified Public Tax Accountant credential holder
• Experience in IPO preparation

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance based bonus plus standard social security insurance
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Flextime: Core time 11:00 to 15:00
• For overseas candidates: Visa Support, Re-location assistance to help you start your life in Tokyo, including first-time airfare to Tokyo, and hotel room for two weeks while we help you search for housing.
• Holidays: Annual leave, Summer as well as Winter Holidays, Childcare and Family care leave
• Support in buying the needed items to make your work easier: applications, large monitor even a good chair (unfortunately, pajamas not included; though, we are trying to get it approved soon)
• Free snacks and drinks, of course!
• Transportation allowance OR if you live near the office, we will give you 20,000 JPY monthly towards housing subsidy
• We will subsidize books, language courses, conference tickets, and even paid apps.
• Annual Company trip (as we overcome travel restrictions)