Accounting Manager/Director

My client is a Tokyo-headquartered financial services company specializing in foreign exchange trading services, financial systems development & technical support, cryptocurrency business, etc.Key Responsibilities • Lead the finance and accounting team as both a hands-on contributor and a leader.• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing; report to the parent company (IFRS/ Japanese GAAP).• Establish and operate accounting processes specific to crypto-asset exchange businesses(e.g., segregation of crypto assets, accounting for staking revenue, lending fees, etc.).• Build and maintain interfaces between big-data / trading platforms and accounting systemsto record trades, deposits, withdrawals, and P/L movements.• Prepare and maintain SOPs, workflows, and policies to ensure compliance with the FSA andJVCEA requirements.• Support the preparation of regulatory reports for the FSA, JVCEA, and other relevantauthorities.• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other regulatory bodies; prepare auditmaterials and respond to inquiries.• Manage relationships with banks and oversee daily payment operations (e.g., accountopening, transfers, checks, cash).• Track all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, andstatements, while streamlining and improving existing processes.• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries on finance-related matters and draft solutions forinternal review and approval.• Prepare analyses of accounts and produce monthly and ad-hoc reports.• Provide financial materials and reporting for overseas shareholders in English.• Improve and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and workflows.• Undertake other finance-related duties as required.Required Qualifications • 5+ years of end-to-end finance and accounting experience (bookkeeping, AP/AR, closing).• Experience in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing.• Strong understanding of Japan’s corporate requirements, including corporate tax, VAT, andaudit.• Team management experience (small teams acceptable).• Native-level Japanese and business-level English (spoken and written).• Proficiency in MS Office and Oracle NetSuite.• Comprehensive knowledge of the FSA’s requirements.• Strong ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records withhigh accuracy and attention to detail.• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and accounting software.• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, with a recognized professional accountingqualification (e.g., CPA, tax accountant).Preferred Qualifications • Accounting experience in the financial services or crypto-asset industry.• Background in a brokerage house or cryptocurrency exchange.• Prior experience in a Big 4 accounting firm.• Experience dealing with regulators and preparing regulatory submissions.• Experience handling multi-currency environments.• Experience with IFRS and global consolidated financial reporting.• Knowledge of internal controls and J-SOX compliance.• Practical experience implementing and operating accounting systems.Ideal Candidate Profile• Balances accuracy with a sense of urgency and efficiency.• Able to collaborate smoothly across departments and with senior management.• Flexible and adaptable to changes in regulations and accounting standards.• Comfortable working in a small organization, handling both hands-on operational work andteam management.