At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage tax operations, accounting, and financial reporting while collaborating with teams across the globe.
- Company: Dynamic company with a strong presence in Japan and Europe, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to work internationally.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior staff and engage with diverse teams across multiple countries.
- Why this job: Join a global team and make an impact in tax and finance while utilising your language skills.
- Qualifications: 7-10 years in tax or finance, native-level Japanese, and excellent English communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Our client is looking for an Accounting and Finance professional to support its operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Tax Management
- Oversee all tax and transfer pricing matters for the branch.
- Respond to inquiries from external advisors and tax authorities across the UK and EU.
- Review tax calculations prepared by agents or authorities and request corrections when needed.
- Conduct research on emerging tax issues relevant to business activities.
- Ensure compliance with tax laws, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
- Coordinate with external tax and accounting firms.
- Perform additional tax-related duties assigned by branch management.
- Accounting & Financial Control
- Manage branch accounting operations, including budgeting and financial reporting.
- Execute monthly/quarterly financial closing, consolidated reporting, and cash‑flow management.
- Collaborate with external accounting and audit partners.
- Support process improvements and operational enhancements.
- Carry out other accounting duties as assigned.
- Corporate Support & Leadership
- Provide regular reporting to headquarters in Japan.
- Train and mentor junior team members.
- Recommend improvements to tax and accounting processes.
- Administer local tax matters in coordination with external advisors.
- Support tax and accounting activities for European subsidiaries and affiliated companies.
- Engage with multiple internal departments across Japan, the UK, and Europe.
- Required Qualifications & Experience
Around 7-10 years of experience in
- Tax operations, transfer pricing, or financial controlling.
- Accounting operations, including financial closing and consolidated reporting.
- Native‑level Japanese proficiency (or JLPT N1 equivalent).
- Excellent English communication skills (minimum CEFR C1).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing or migrating to a new accounting system.
- Prior experience as a finance controller overseeing both tax and accounting functions.
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Accounting and Finance professional (Japanese speaking) employer: JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.
JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd. is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London with a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and ample opportunities for professional growth within the thriving retail sector, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in SAP S/4HANA.
We think you need these skills to ace Accounting and Finance professional (Japanese speaking)
Tax Management
Transfer Pricing
Financial Reporting
Budgeting
Financial Closing
Cash-Flow Management
Process Improvement
