Senior Accountant

Summary

This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day finance functions, including cash management, accounts payable/expense processing, and other asset management, as well as month-end and year-end closing documentation.  Additionally, the role involves handling a range of financial, regulatory, and management reporting and control activities to ensure accurate accounting.  The position requires regular interaction with other areas within AB and constant communication with various internal departments to ensure client expectations are met or exceeded.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform daily accounting activities, maintain the general ledger, review the daily trial balance, and ensure effective financial controls are in place.
• Prepare monthly reports to FSA (mostly automated).
• Liaise with Group Head Office.
• Review month-end results and provide meaningful commentary for the Japan Office.
• Support the maintenance of financial reports, policies, procedures, and accounting systems.
• Assist with internal audits, external audits, and tax preparation.
• Supervise and review the work of Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense (T&E) staff.
• Liaise with internal clients.
• Perform other related duties, including special projects as required.

Skills / Experience required

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the accounting field.
• Understanding of US GAAP, Japan GAAP, and controls over financial reporting. 
• Experience in financial institutions, preferably in asset management or a related field.
• Knowledge of asset management regulations.
• Proficient in IT/computer skills, especially MS Office (primarily Excel) and accounting systems.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both Japanese and English.
• Experience studying or working abroad is preferred.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with a high degree of self-motivation.
• Willingness and ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Tokyo, Japan