Senior Accountant - Tokyo

We offer a young, dynamic, and international corporate atmosphere as well as the benefit of customized training adapted to your needs throughout your career.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• As a member of the team in Tokyo you will report to the Accounting Team Manager to oversee the delivery of accounting and reporting services to clients (both overseas and domestic) investing primarily in real estate, and debt through GK-TK and/or TMK structures – also private equity and venture capital fund clients using Japanese GP/LP and Cayman structures (note that knowledge and experience with one area (e.g. Cayman funds) will be complimented with training in the other areas;

• Experienced in J-GAAP with knowledge in domestic taxation requirements, you will be comfortable preparing financial reporting and/or reviewing work prepared by other colleagues, overlaying your own specific local knowledge, to ensure the accuracy and compliance of all reporting delivered to clients;

• As a skilled communicator you will be required to liaise with colleagues in other offices within Asia-Pacific (most commonly Hong Kong and Singapore) and across our global network to ensure smooth client delivery;

• Combining your knowledge of Japanese accounting, tax and the local financial industry, with a developing understanding of Alter Domus systems and processes, you will work within a structured framework to ensure a consistent client experience, promoting the use of standard reporting packs and system setup;

• You will use experience you have acquired in the past as well as excellent organizational skills, sound judgement, the ability to prioritize tasks and strong personal character. 

YOUR PROFILE:

• 6-8 years of relevant work experience, ideally from multinational asset management corporations, accounting service providers and/or Big 4, overall accounting and SPC accounting experience is preferred;

• Tenacious and capable, keen to work in a small and growing team with a vision of the future, able to deal with numerous and varied tasks to support early stage business growth (a can-do and resilient attitude);

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g. JICPA / CPTA / ACCA / AICPA / ACA) preferred;

• Able to use and learn various applications as required for your role (e.g. Yardi, eFront, Kanjo Bugyo, Company intranet and client portal etc.);

• Native or fluent Japanese required, working proficiency in English;

• You are mature, stable and able to inspire confidence in others;

• Possessing a detail oriented approach you are able to analyse at both a micro and macro level;

• You possess experience in dealing directly with a range of clients and internal teams alike, skillful in the management of their expectations, in relation to both technical and other operational topics;

• Capable of identifying and anticipating possible problem areas, you will be able to accurately measure potential risks and offer suitable solutions to management and clients;

• Knowledge of the local Japanese market and business practices, industry knowledge specific to  Real Estate, Private Equity or Venture Capital would be considered an asset.