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About the Role

A global leader in precision and medical technology is seeking an accounting specialist to join its Finance & Accounting team in Tokyo. This role centers on Accounts Payable while offering broader exposure across financial operations, including inventory and fixed assets management. Beyond daily accounting tasks, the position focuses on improving process accuracy and efficiency, working closely with both local and international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, including expenses, inventory, fixed assets, leases, and payments
Perform journal entries for both domestic and international transactions
Support inventory and fixed asset monitoring in collaboration with finance and business teams
Review vendor registrations and ensure compliance with internal processes
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including automation and digitalization projects
Partner with global IT and finance teams to enhance expense and AP workflows
Support cash management activities, including fund transfers and reporting

Requirements

2–3+ years of accounting experience
Experience using ERP systems in accounting operations
Basic understanding of AP processes and financial controls
Intermediate Japanese and English (reading/writing, business communication)
Strong Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, lookup functions)
Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems
Exposure to process improvement or project-based work
Interest in automation or finance digitalization initiatives
Bookkeeping Level 2 (Nissho Boki) or higher
TOEIC 600+ and JLPT N2 or above
CPA, Tax Accountant, or MBA is a plus
Detail-oriented with a structured and proactive approach
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Interested in improving processes, not just executing tasks

Skills

Accounts Payable
Inventory Management
Fixed Asset Management
Lease Accounting
Payment Processing
Journal Entries
Vendor Management
Process Improvement
Automation
Digitalization
ERP Systems
Cash Management
Excel (Pivot Tables, lookup functions)
Collaboration
Communication

Location

Tokyo

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2-3+ years

Education Level

Bookkeeping Level 2 (Nissho Boki) or higher
CPA, Tax Accountant, or MBA is a plus

Benefits

Broad exposure beyond AP into core finance operations
Opportunity to work with global stakeholders across regions
Clear career path within a stable, international organization
Opportunity to rotate across finance functions (e.g., FP&A, controllership)
Potential progression toward Accounting Manager or finance leadership roles

About the Company

A global leader in precision and medical technology