Manage domestic and international tax matters, including cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, deal support, tax governance, and Pillar Two compliance for a global pharmaceutical group.
About this role
The role is responsible for consolidated accounting for 48 subsidiaries and affiliated companies. Each team member is assigned specific companies and communicates with accounting departments in Japan and overseas to provide accounting advice and support while preparing consolidated financial statements.
The position handles monthly and quarterly closing activities and prepares internal reporting materials. It also works with relevant internal departments to prepare external disclosure documents, including earnings reports and annual securities reports.
Additional responsibilities include providing accounting and tax advice and support to internal departments for new projects and other initiatives, as well as responding to Companies Act financial closing requirements and J-SOX requirements.
Applicants must meet at least one of the following conditions: qualification as a certified public accountant or passing the written CPA examination; qualification as a licensed tax accountant or passing relevant subject examinations; or at least three years of practical experience in consolidated financial reporting. Management experience is required.
Business-level English is required for tasks such as email communication and reviewing contracts. The posting also lists business-level English for oral explanations and discussions as a preferred qualification.
The position belongs to the Accounting Department's Consolidated Accounting Group. The department has 22 members across two groups, including five Japan-certified accountants, two U.S.-certified accountants, and 11 employees who joined mid-career. The Consolidated Accounting Group has 10 members.
The stated work location is the Koishikawa Building in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. Employment is full-time and permanent. Salary is negotiable. The organization operates in a changing business environment involving pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing, sales, and imports and exports.
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