Job Description

社名
社名非公開

職種
財務、会計、税務、経理

業務内容

The Head of Accounting & Reporting is a key pillar of the Finance function, responsible for safeguarding financial integrity, leading a large and diverse team, and driving transformation initiatives. The role spans three main dimensions:Technical Leadership: Acting as the “guardian of the temple” for both financial and non-financial KPIs, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant reporting to governance bodies (Executive Committee, Audit Committee, Board, Group Accounting & Reporting) as well as regulatory authorities (e.g., external auditor, FSA).People Leadership: Managing a department of approximately 53 staff (split between Tokyo, Hokkaido, and outsourced functions to the Group’s shared service hub). This includes attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent, while promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.Transformational Leadership: Driving the modernization of the Finance function through process optimization, deployment of new technologies (e.g., AI/GenAI), and strengthening collaboration with other Finance teams (such as Controlling and Corporate Actuarial).Department ScopeThe Accounting & Reporting Department covers Accounting (IFRS, JGAAP), Tax, Treasury, Investment Accounting, and Financial Shared Services. Core technical responsibilities include:Financial Reporting: Execution of financial closings across IFRS, JGAAP, and Solvency II frameworks, including IFRS/S2P3 submissions, cash flow statements, and regulatory/statutory reporting.Taxation: Preparation and filing of all tax returns (e.g., consumption tax, business tax, corporate inhabitant tax, depreciated assets), along with tax optimization.Treasury: Oversight of cash settlements for policyholders, vendors, and employees; ensuring timely collection of payments; and monitoring daily cash balances.Extra-Financial Reporting: Delivery of ESG and CSRD disclosures with accuracy and compliance.The role applies across all group entities in Japan, including life insurance, P&C, and holding company structures.Key AccountabilitiesManage and control daily cash transactions for policyholders, vendors, and employees.Supervise accounting operations and administrative activities.Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of financial statements, disclosures, and regulatory reports.Contribute to transversal initiatives, including product development and group-wide transformation projects.Specific ResponsibilitiesApprove daily cash payments and receipts.Approve banking system transactions and validate account balances.Oversee bank account openings and closures.Manage general ledger activities, ND21 accounting, “Keihi-Bank” processes, and purchase order (Ariba) systems.Oversee EUC, outsourcing, and COO/OC-related tasks.Lead monthly and quarterly financial closings, including reviews, postings, and reporting.Ensure complete, accurate, and timely data submissions to the Group’s consolidation tool.Support statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.Conduct ad-hoc analysis to confirm and explain financial impacts.Review accounting balances under IFRS and JGAAP (excluding investment assets, deferred tax assets, pension liabilities, and policy reserves).Enhance financial analysis (e.g., Actual vs. Prior Year).Address ad-hoc stakeholder requests.Provide audit evidence in a timely manner.Take a proactive role in transversal and strategic projects, including leading key initiatives.

求められる経験
Critical Leadership Competencies
・Reengineers functional processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, with a strong customer focus.
・Demonstrates openness, adaptability, and support for new ideas and organizational changes (change leadership).
・Applies rigorous thinking with strong analytical skills.
・Comfortable working in highly international environments.
・Effective in teamwork and project-based settings.
・Skilled at handling and processing large volumes of data.

Key Stakeholders and Partnerships
・Internal Customers: Other finance functions (Controlling, Investments, Actuarial, Internal Control, etc.).
・Group-Level Interfaces: Group Accounting teams (e.g., shared service hubs in Paris, Bangalore, Pune, etc.).
・External Stakeholders: Partner banks (e.g., SMBC, MUFG, Mizuho) and external auditors (e.g., KPMG Japan).

Position Requirements (Experience & Qualifications)
・Strong technical expertise in accounting, ideally covering both JGAAP and IFRS (CPA or equivalent), with experience in the insurance sector (life insurance preferred).
・Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
・Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, lead teams, and develop talent.
・Effective communication and presentation abilities.
・Goal-oriented with a strong drive to succeed.
・Flexible, adaptable, and open to change.
・Balanced mix of technical expertise and managerial capability.
・Knowledge and experience in banking and treasury operations.
・Fluency in both English and Japanese is essential.

保険
健康保険　厚生年金保険　雇用保険

休日休暇
土曜日　日曜日　祝日

給与
年収1,500 ～ 1,800万円

賞与
1000000
雇用期間
期間の定めなし

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