Accountant
Lead Consulting Group Tokyo, Japan
- Posted on
- Jul 4, 2024
- Job type
- Full-time
- Career level
- Junior
- Industry
- Medical Devices / Health Science
Job Description
Job Title: Accounting Clerk – Government Services
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Reports To: Financial Controller, Government Services (Functionally), Finance Manager (Administratively)
Direct Reports: None
Company Overview
A leading global medical and travel security services company with over 11,000 experts providing support from 1,000+ locations in 90 countries.
Business Unit Overview
The Government Services Business Line (GSBL) works with various governmental agencies, including the US Department of Defense, NATO, and the United Nations, providing medical and healthcare solutions.
Job Purpose
To provide day-to-day operational and administrative finance support for the Government Services programs, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Finance and Billing teams to manage financial requirements and provider payments.
- Coordinate and review accounting and financial reporting for the Japan GSBL sub-location.
- Initiate timely payments and ensure accurate booking.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations.
- Resolve queries and billing concerns from providers promptly.
- Identify process trends and escalate gaps.
- Assist with projects and ad-hoc tasks as needed.
- Attend training, coaching, and meetings as required.
Required Skills and Knowledge
- Fluent in Japanese and English.
- Solid knowledge of Accounting Standards.
- Ability to multi-task, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate accountability.
- Experience with accounting and billing responsibilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word; experience with Oracle or similar ERP is a plus.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- General knowledge of world geography.
Required Competencies
- Action-oriented, customer-focused, and composed under pressure.
- Results-driven, able to set priorities, and effective time management.
- Excellent problem-solving and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities.
Required Experience
- Understanding of working within an accounting department or professional services environment.
- Experience within the organization is advantageous.
Required Qualifications
- Accounting degree preferred 1-3 years of experience in a similar position.
Required Languages
- Fluent in written and spoken Japanese and English.
- Fluency in other languages is an advantage.
Behaviors
- Punctual, calm, logical, professional, team-oriented, and results-driven.
- Alignment with company values: Passion, Expertise, Respect, and Care.
Job Conditions
- Normal business hours, are 9 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Overtime possible.
- Responsibilities may be amended as per business and operational requirements.
- Skills
- accounts receivable, account reconciliation, general ledger, accounts payable
- Education level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Japanese Level
- Business Level
- English Level
- Business Level
- Annual Income
- ¥4M - 6M
- Job benefits
- Hybrid role
Location
HIGASHISHIMBASHI (TSUGINOBIRUONOZOK, Minato-ku1050021 Tokyo, Japan
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Lead Consulting Group
Medical Devices / Health Science
Tokyo, Japan
About Us
Lead Consulting Group is an executive recruitment consultancy company based in Japan.We work closely with multinationals, midsize to small companies, governments, and educational institutions in the areas of human capital management and related services.
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