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General Ledger Associate

Job-title: General Ledger Associate
Location: Tokyo
Specialisation: Accounting & FinancePharmaceuticals
Salary: 6.0M ~ 8.0M
Reference: IJB2011778
Job-published: July 07, 2026 11:26

​​​​Work Location , Expected Annual Income :

Tokyo,6.0M ~ 8.0M

About the Company :

Global biotechnology company

Responsibilities :

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Perform and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

- Maintain and analyse general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness

- Handle accounting for accruals, provisions, fixed assets, and other balance sheet items

- Prepare financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement)

- Apply and interpret accounting standards under US GAAP and/or IFRS

- Support internal and external audits, including SOX / J-SOX compliance activities

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (AP, FP&A) and external parties (Tax, Audit)

- Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation initiatives

Benefits :

・Up to 8M JPY

・According to Japanese labor law

Required Experience / Abilities / Skills :

Required Qualifications

- Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, with hands-on General Ledger experience

- Experience independently handling monthly close activities

- High business-level English proficiency, both written and verbal

・Ability to communicate with global stakeholders, auditors, and management

- Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment

Preferred Qualifications (Strong Plus)

- US CPA certification or equivalent professional qualification

- Strong knowledge and practical experience in US GAAP and/or IFRS

- IPO-related experience, including involvement in IPO preparation, financial reporting readiness, audit support, or internal control enhancement

- Experience in a multinational or global organization

- Experience working with external auditors and internal controls