Senior Accountant - Tokyo, JP in Tokyo at CIC

Senior Accountant

We are seeking a proactive finance professional to drive daily accounting operations and vital financial reporting. In this dynamic environment, you will own the full Accounts Payable process, manage customer billing, and oversee fixed assets. Collaborating directly with the Finance Director of Japan, you will lead timely monthly closings, prepare precise journal entries, and manage a financial assistant.If you are determined to optimize processes, ensure absolute accuracy in our financial records, and tackle exciting special projects, join our growing team and apply for the role today!

CIC builds and connects thriving innovation communities around the world. Founded in 1999 in Cambridge, MA, we were one of the first companies to offer flexible office space and coworking. We manage a global network of innovation-focused workspace, laboratories, and event space across North America, Europe, and Asia, and continue to expand globally.

CIC Tokyo is our first site located in Asia. Opened in October 2020 in one of the business districts of Minato-ku, CIC Tokyo is a one-of-a-kind innovation-oriented center in Japan with a total area of about 6,000 square meters on the 15th and 16th floors of the Toranomon Hills Business Tower. We provide a vast workspace with the capacity to house more than 250 companies. CIC Tokyo is centered on companies that aim to grow, and communities and services that are looking to accelerate their business growth and global expansion. Because of its influence in startup and innovation scenery, CIC Tokyo has frequent visits of VIPs such as Prime Minister Kishida, Governor Koike, and other business leaders in Japan. It is now recognized as a prestigious center of new businesses and startups by business leaders throughout the country.

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As a Senior Accountant you will take part in financial processes and conduct daily accounting operations. Perform the end-to-end Accounts Payable process. You will engage in the preparation of reliable and adequate financial and operational reports. You will be expected to be determined to make the financial control of the month-end closing a success. You will be involved in projects from a financial point of view and assist with financial issues and preparing the annual accounts. You will be assisting in managing our financial assistant, driving timely close and financial reporting processes on a monthly basis. In addition to the above you will:

• Supporting and Assisting the Finance Director, Japan.

• Ensuring accuracy, timeliness and completeness of the financial records of CIC Tokyo.

• Preparing and closing the monthly reports, including being hands-on preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and various analytics.

• Manage monthly billing to customers and AR aging.

• Proactively contributing to the optimization of various processes in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

• Fixed Assets management, including maintenance of fixed asset records, depreciation calculations, and all related reporting.

• Taking part in Ad-hoc projects.

ABOUT YOU

You are a detailed-oriented accountant who thinks critically, understands the importance of effective communication, and is interested in a career contributing to the Finance Team function for a growing global organization.
The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:

• Taking initiatives with autonomy and collaborating with colleagues to gain input and buy-in.

• Self-motivated with the desire to learn all aspects of our business from the ground.

• Takes ownership of tasks and follows them through to completion.

• Ability to weigh priorities for all relevant teams and have the critical mindset to evaluate overall priorities for the organization.

• Ability and desire to identify and present potential ways to increase systems efficiency and effectiveness.

• Enthusiastic about building trusting relationships with others and graciously guiding people, internally and externally.

• Exceptionally organized, skilled at solving process challenges and guiding teammates through change.

• Able to participate in a shared learning environment, and take lead on areas where you have experience and being open to learning from others.

• A minimum Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Economics (CFA, CPA, ACCA or CIMA is an asset).

• At least 5 years of professional experience in accounting, controlling or financial management.

• Native Japanese and fluent in business English level of speaking, writing and reading.

• Strong working knowledge of financial and forecasting systems.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations both internationally and domestically.

• High interpersonal and communication skills.

• An interest in a long-term role. We are a growing company, and we like to hire people who can grow with us over the years.

• Mainstream ERP user experience such as NetSuite is a plus.

OUR OFFER

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

• Commuting / Transportation allowance.

• Massage session once a month.

• Allocated budget for training (customized to specific requirements of the role and organization's objectives)

• Retirement benefit upon successful completion of the probationary period

Please submit your application in English. Thank you!
CIC welcomes all candidates regardless of race, color, ancestry, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status or disability. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.