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Accounting Director 会計ディレクター | Retail Industry 小売業界 (Hybrid Work Style)

Job Details

Location: Tokyo
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Specialization: Finance & Accounting
Reference: 58171
Accounting Director 会計ディレクター | Retail Industry 小売業界 (Hybrid Work Style)


Our client, a well-established company in the retail industry, is seeking an Accounting Director for a hybrid role. This position offers the opportunity to lead the Record to Report sub-function within the Finance team, focusing on transformation and compliance with global accounting standards. Enjoy a hybrid work style while contributing to sustainable luxury and industry change.


Key Responsibilities:

  • - Lead Record to Report team in Japan and Asia Pacific
  • - Ensure compliance with IFRS and Japan GAAP
  • - Oversee tax and customs audits, liaise with Group Tax
  • - Manage internal stakeholders and change management programs
  • - Implement new local tax and RTR initiatives
  • - Review and validate accounting transactions and reports
  • - Monitor and meet Finance service KPIs and SLAs

Qualifications:

  • - Qualified accountant or professional accounting qualification in Japan
  • - 10+ years in Accounting and Shared Services environment
  • - Experience with IFRS in retail environment
  • - SAP ERP experience and knowledge of Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
  • - Strong Japan GAAP and local compliance knowledge
  • - Native-level Japanese and business-level English
  • - Experience with tax audit and customs audit processes
  • - Experience in managing multinational teams

If this position is not ideal for you, but you are looking for a new opportunity,please contact us to discuss your options.