Senior Accountant

Role Overview

As part of the Finance \& Accounting team, you will report to the Head of Support Functions Japan / Head of Accounting. You will play a key role in overseeing accounting operations, ensuring robust financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing analytical insights to support business decision-making. Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting \& Closing * Oversee full sets of accounts (AR, AP, GL, journals, and bank reconciliations) * Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness * Prepare financial statements and monthly balance sheet reconciliations * Review and validate accounting entries and reconciliations

Group Reporting \& Consolidation * Manage consolidation reporting to HQ in accordance with IFRS and Group requirements * Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and management fee allocations * Ensure consistency and integrity in reporting across entities

Tax \& Compliance * Oversee GST filings and compliance with local tax regulations * Support corporate tax computation and filings * Ensure compliance with JGAAP (where applicable), and IFRS

Audit \& Internal Controls * Lead coordination of external audits across entities within scope * Act as key point of contact for auditors, tax agents, and advisors * Ensure strong internal control environment and proactively address control gaps * Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and documentation

Business Partnering \& Financial Analysis * Monitor and forecast cash flow (short- and medium-term) * Analyse financial performance, including revenue, cost, working capital, and cash flow * Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making * Develop financial models and scenario analyses

Operations \& Process Improvement * Ensure timely vendor onboarding and invoice processing * Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements (e.g., SAP) * Organize and structure financial data for reporting and analytics * Support internal stakeholders and deliver ad hoc analysis as required

Candidate Profile Qualifications \& Experience * Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CA, CPA or equivalent) or possess a relevant degree in finance or accounting * Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in accounting and financial reporting * Strong experience in trading, energy, or commodity-related environments is preferred

Technical Expertise * Strong knowledge of IFRS and JGAAP, as well as taxation, hedging, transfer pricing, and mark-to-market (MTM) accounting * Solid understanding of consolidation and intercompany accounting * Experience with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting * Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems * Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities

Language Skills * Fluent Japanese, with the ability to handle communications and discussions with external auditors * Fluent English, with the ability to work effectively with the Singapore-based Finance Operations team

Behavioural skills * Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities with a solution-oriented mindset * High level of accuracy and attention to detail * Proactive, well-organized, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines * Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills across functions and regions * Effective communicator, comfortable interacting with senior management * Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and integrity * Continuous improvement mindset with strong interest in digital transformation

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Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.