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Job ID : 1561798 Date Updated : October 16th, 2025

GL Manager [Accounting] @ Global Luxury Retail Company

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 9 million yen ~ 12 million yen

Job Description

  • Monitor inventory movement / balance in stores, warehouse and head office.
  • Reconcile inventory balance in all systems involved.
  • Work closely with warehouses, boutiques and other related departments.
  • Review inventory journal entries.
  • Creating accounting estimates relating to inventory.
  • Prepare documents on inventory and explain as necessary to auditors.
  • Develop inventory analysis reports.
  • Assist in the improvement in internal controls related to inventory.
  • Special projects as required.

General Accounting (Daily / Month-End Closing / Reporting)

  • Review journal entries.
  • Monitor fixes assets, intercompany and other accounts movement / balance.
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and reporting on general accounting such as accruals.
  • Responsible for fixed assets, intercompany and other accounts reconciliation and corresponding reports.
  • Manage Balance Sheet files for closing and reconcile errors / discrepancies.
  • Process and reconcile fixed assets, intercompany and other accounts transactions.
  • Support team members in other accounting processes.
  • Special projects as required.

Key Accountabilities

  • GL work: journal entries, reconciliations, monthly reporting, audit and tax requirements, reconciliations, closing tasks (includes internal control, audit, tax compliance), cash forecasts
  • Boutique support: support for financial operations, store openings and others
  • Administrative work and work improvements

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 6 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Native
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

 

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in finance. 
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Commerce)
  • Certified Professional Accountant or Certified Tax Accountant preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of financial accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet the deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential.
  • Proficiency in financial management software and advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 9 million yen ~ 12 million yen
Industry Retail

Job Category

Company Details

Company Type Large Company (more than 300 employees) - International Company