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Chief Accountant

Saitama, Saitama, jp💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Ensures accurate, transparent, and complete accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal control compliance for a Japanese football club.

Role type

Senior IC Chief Accountant / Accounting Manager

Builds

Monthly and annual financial statements, statutory reports, and accurate general ledger data for local authorities and HQ.

Domain

Sports industry + Accounting & Finance

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Certified Management Accountant, Japan Tax legislation, local GAAP, IFRS, SAP FI, SAP CO, SAP COPA, SAP BI, HFM, accruals/deferrals, fixed asset accounting, accounts payable/receivable management, bank reconciliation, period closing, internal control policies, team recruitment and development, project management for ERP implementations

Preferred skills

SAP HFM user knowledge, experience with global technical teams

Technologies

SAP FI, SAP CO, SAP COPA, SAP BI, HFM

Responsibilities

Compile monthly and annual closings, manage fixed asset register and ledgers, oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, reconcile bank accounts and tax accounts, ensure compliance with local legislation and group guidelines, develop and implement accounting policies, manage team recruitment and performance appraisals, support Year-End-Audit process, lead SAP implementation projects

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities

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