Our Finance team helps oversee our financial affairs worldwide to ensure the continued growth of our capabilities and talent. They weigh every finance decision, no matter how big or small, to determine how it will affect the business, making them a key piece of RGA’s operations and evolution.
R/GA Japan is seeking a motivated individual who is interested in achieving “best in class” results in a very dynamic environment. This Senior Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Senior Finance Manager in Tokyo along with Managing Director and Producers/Account Leads on the overall accounting management of client work. This includes, but is not limited to, the office revenue and profitability, overseeing billing of fees and out of pocket expenses.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process forms to set up new vendors.
- Manage vendor and internal client inquiries regarding invoices.
- Work with shared service center to process invoices.
- Code vendor invoices.
- Analyze and prepare monthly payable accruals associated with expenses
- Assist with account analysis and preparation of journal entry activity.
- Verify, allocate, post and reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
- Review revenue entries and assist with implementation of the new revenue standard.
- Analyze, complete and communicate detailed account variance analysis.
- Provide technical support and advice to the business.
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
- Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
- Support month-end and year-end close process.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Assist in the annual financial audit including preparing client assistance requests and answering auditor questions.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.
CHARACTERISTICS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Language fluency in Japanese (native level) and English (professional business level).
- Has experience with Vantage/SAP, or knowledge of integrated financial systems.
- Is incredibly organized and pays extra attention to the details.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is self-motivated and loves a good challenge.
- Enjoys working with people across multiple departments and countries, including Producers and Account Leads.
- Is a master of Microsoft Excel.
- 5+ years’ related experience, preferably in the advertising industry.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance.
- Has 2nd or higher grade Nissho Boki.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.