J-REIT and Private REIT Accounting Specialist

This full-time role supports J-REIT and private REIT clients through accounting-centered REIT administration. The initial work covers monthly accounting, financial closing, preparation of disclosure documents, payments related to client assets, and preparation of minutes for board and other organizational meetings. The standard workload is approximately 70% accounting, 20% payment operations, and 10% minutes and other duties.

Over time, the role is expected to expand to relationship building with existing clients, proposals for operational improvements, support for new mandates and reorganizations, and other external discussions. After several years, the position may also involve proposals and structure studies for real estate assets and REITs, moving closer to front-office work. The role is intended for someone who wants to use accounting and tax expertise in real estate investment and fund business.

Applicants should have approximately three or more years of closing experience in the accounting or general ledger department of a financial institution or operating company, or practical experience providing accounting or tax services at an accounting or tax accountant firm. A grade 2 or higher qualification from the Japan Bookkeeping Association is required. Excel skills are required. If the applicant does not hold the Real Estate Transaction Specialist qualification, obtaining it after joining is mandatory.

The position is suited to candidates seeking broad experience in REIT monthly accounting, closing, financial statement and other disclosure preparation, asset custody payment operations, and minutes for board or investor meetings. The work involves strengthening relationships with REIT and asset management clients, tax accountant firms, and audit firms, as well as supporting REIT establishment and proposals for new assignments. Interest in improving efficiency with macros or RPA is also sought. Selection considers documented work experience, qualifications, skills, interpersonal ability, and future growth potential.

The planned assignment is the REIT Management Team in the Real Estate Investment Advisory Department of Mizuho Trust & Banking. The team provides an original on-the-job training program for new team members, and people with backgrounds in accounting firms, operating-company accounting departments, and financial institutions are working in the team. Possible longer-term paths include real estate asset management, real estate fund formation, and roles in investment-related or asset management departments within the group.

The position is listed as region-limited and has an indefinite employment period. Treatment may be presented individually depending on experience. The probationary period is six months, with the same salary. Standard hours are 8:40 to 17:10, with 7.5 scheduled hours and a 60-minute break; flextime may apply depending on the department. Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and specified year-end and New Year holidays are off, with 21 days of annual paid leave subject to adjustment in the first year. Overtime and holiday work may be required.

Salary is determined under company rules based on ability and suitability. Commuting expenses are fully covered under company rules, and a lunch subsidy and overtime payments are available under the stated conditions. Benefits include social insurance, an employee stock ownership plan, a babysitter childcare discount program, housing-related support, asset-building support, and leisure support. The listed work location is Tokyo; the company states that designated work locations may include places where telework is performed. Indoor smoking is prohibited, although designated indoor smoking areas are provided.