Accounting Project - Global Consumer Products and Retail

Join a high-impact engagement supporting a Japan-based global and consumer products accounting team during a leadership transition. This is a unique opportunity to step into a heritage brand with impeccable history. You’ll work closely with a seasoned team and liaise with global headquarters to maintain stability and drive process improvements.

Please note that this project is in active proposal stage. We will ask for you to be registered with us and sign an NDA to discuss further details. We kindly ask that only candidates residing locally apply for this position, as it is essential for collaboration and engagement with our team.

Project Overview

We are supporting a client’s accounting function through a secondment agreement to bridge the gap between the outgoing leader and a future permanent hire. The accounting department is operational and demands creative problem solving. The subject matter expert assigned to this project will oversee approvals, compliance, and reporting, while also improving documentation and supporting GL processes. Your involvement in the project will be carried out as an independent subcontractor.

Project Information

• Company: EY Strategy and Consulting, Co. Ltd.
• Address: Hibiya Mitsui Tower, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006 Japan
• Work location: Within 23 wards of Tokyo
• Contract type: Service entrust contract (業務委託)
• Salary: Starts at 6,000 JPY yen/hour

Scope of Services

• Contribute to the finance and accounting department, supporting financial operations across multiple business units and divisions.
• Manage general ledger (GL) functions for assigned entities.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining internal controls to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
• Lead or actively contribute to project tasks and initiatives related to financial processes.
• Demonstrate foresight and initiative to ensure projects are successfully completed and effectively integrated into operations.
• Maintain and, where necessary, suggest improvements to current accounting procedures and documentation.
• Support the implementation of new internal controls as required by the organization.
• Share knowledge and best practices with team members to foster a collaborative and continuously improving work

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese and English.
• Strong experience in Japanese and US accounting and tax, especially focused on retails companies.
• Familiarity with multiple accounting systems and ability to adapt to new tool.
• Comfortable working in hybrid environments with limited documentation
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership in transitional settings

Next Steps

• Screening by Interim Professionals Talent & Engagement Teams.
• EY Compliance and Independence Check.
• Client Alignment Meeting.

Who We Are

We are Interim Professionals, and we are building a better working world by reconnecting Japan’s professionals with lifelong learning. Our independent contractors are a part of our team, and our mission is to help you unlock your potential.

By giving you access to EY’s best-in-class learning & development, paired with high touch consultancy projects that you will not see anywhere else, we open avenues for you to upskill and join our community to build the workforce of the future in Japan.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

EY is strongly committed to equal opportunity and values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people.