Accountant (Tokyo)

Job Description

Twitter has an opportunity for an Accountant who will be responsible for partnering with cross functional teams to support Japan Accounting operations. The candidate must be detail-oriented with strong communication skills to support and standardize Japan Accounting Operations.

The position will be based in Tokyo, Japan, and will report to the Japan Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Support Japan general accounting primarily for General Ledger and certain aspects of Accounts Payable and T&E transactions
• Maintain fixed assets register
• Assist coordination with the Asia Pacific and intercompany finance teams throughout the close process
• Assist preparation and review of monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for the responsible accounts
• Assist fluctuation analysis of consolidated financial statements M/M and Q/Q
• Ensure consistent application of procedures and controls within Japan
• Review operating procedures developed by the local service provider and the Shared Services Center and support initiative to streamline Japan processes
• Other responsibilities include but not limited to participate in special projects and system enhancements as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce (with accounting credits) with minimum 3 to 5 years’ of experience in accounting
• Business level in English communication skills as well as proficiency in Japanese
• Basic knowledge in JGAAP, USGAAP, and Japanese tax regulation
• Basic understanding of international group structures and inter-company transactions (foreign currency translation, elimination)
• Experience with Accounts Payable and T&E reports processing preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle) preferred
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, strong analytical and communication skills
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to collaborate with senior management and others in the company
• Able to maintain financial accuracy while meeting closing dates
• Accounting Experience in MNCs environment preferred.