Senior Accountant

Purpose of the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in managing our financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. You will report directly to the Finance Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support our company's growth and financial health.

Responsibilities

 Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) as applicable.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records and reporting.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance.

Compliance and Controls:

• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international financial regulations.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits and reviews.

General Accounting:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities such as accounts payable/receivable and general ledger entries.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Process Improvement:

• Streamline financial processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Recommend and implement best practices in financial management.
• Supports Global Blue’s projects and initiatives benefitting the operations of the entities.
• Supports in the execution of corrective action to ensure systems in use and processes in place are efficient and effective, receiving guidance from the Finance Manager

Competencies

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail a must.
• Team player with social competence
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Strong excel skills.
• MS Office knowledge
• English language skills (oral & written) on the advanced level TOEIC 700

Qualifications and education requirements

• University degree on Economics, Accounting and or Finance.
• Highly skilled Finance abilities required.
• Nissho 2nd Grade or above preferred
• At least 5 years’ work experience in similar position within multinational companies.
• Used to work in international environments with matrix organizations.
• Autonomous and independent, goal-oriented, and self-motivating personality.
• The ability to prioritize workload, flexibility, proactivity, strong time management and high analytical working skills are required on top of strong communication and planning skill.
• Proficient in Japanese