Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Posting Start Date: 9/3/26

Requisition ID: 67636

General information

Tokyo, Japan, 106-0046 ENGIE Energy Marketing Japan Co. Ltd Finance / Tax / Insurance Permanent Full - Time Role Overview

As part of the Finance & Accounting team, you will report to the Head of Support Functions Japan / Head of Accounting. You will play a key role in overseeing accounting operations, ensuring robust financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing analytical insights to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Closing

• Oversee full sets of accounts (AR, AP, GL, journals, and bank reconciliations)

• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Prepare financial statements and monthly balance sheet reconciliations

• Review and validate accounting entries and reconciliations

• Group Reporting & Consolidation

• Manage consolidation reporting to HQ in accordance with IFRS and Group requirements

• Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and management fee allocations

• Ensure consistency and integrity in reporting across entities

• Tax & Compliance

• Oversee GST filings and compliance with local tax regulations

• Support corporate tax computation and filings

• Ensure compliance with JGAAP (where applicable), and IFRS

• Audit & Internal Controls

• Lead coordination of external audits across entities within scope

• Act as key point of contact for auditors, tax agents, and advisors

• Ensure strong internal control environment and proactively address control gaps

• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and documentation

• Business Partnering & Financial Analysis

• Monitor and forecast cash flow (short- and medium-term)

• Analyse financial performance, including revenue, cost, working capital, and cash flow

• Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making

• Develop financial models and scenario analyses

• Operations & Process Improvement

• Ensure timely vendor onboarding and invoice processing

• Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements (e.g., SAP)

• Organize and structure financial data for reporting and analytics

• Support internal stakeholders and deliver ad hoc analysis as required

• Candidate Profile

• Qualifications & Experience

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CA, CPA or equivalent) or possess a relevant degree in finance or accounting

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in accounting and financial reporting

• Strong experience in trading, energy, or commodity-related environments is preferred

• Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and JGAAP, as well as taxation, hedging, transfer pricing, and mark-to-market (MTM) accounting

• Solid understanding of consolidation and intercompany accounting

• Experience with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting

• Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems

• Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities

• Language Skills

• Fluent Japanese, with the ability to handle communications and discussions with external auditors

• Fluent English, with the ability to work effectively with the Singapore-based Finance Operations team

• Behavioural skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities with a solution-oriented mindset

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Proactive, well-organized, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines

• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills across functions and regions

• Effective communicator, comfortable interacting with senior management

• Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and integrity

• Continuous improvement mindset with strong interest in digital transformation

Business Unit:

• Supply & Energy Management

Division:

• BP APAC

Legal Entity:

• ENGIE Energy Marketing Japan Co. Ltd

Company Name:

• Supply and Energy Management

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• Why this matters to us

• Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.

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