• The Accounting Assistant Manager will play a key role in overseeing and managing the financial activities of the organization. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial principles. The Accounting Assistant Manager will collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Responsibilities: 

• With account assistant (s)　who　report　to　the　manger,　the　manager　is　responsible　to　carry　out　accounting department duties as follows:

• Daily Journal Entries: Record daily transactions (sales, purchases, expenses, etc.) using appropriate accounts and input them into the accounting system.
• Monthly Journal Entries: Summarize transactions that occur each month and record them, reflecting these in the monthly financial reports.
• Voucher Processing: Review documents related to transactions (receipts, invoices, payment vouchers, etc.), and make journal entries based on the correct vouchers.
• Monthly Closing: Finalize monthly financial reports, review sales and expenses, and prepare income statements and balance sheets. Prepare monthly closing reports and present them to management.
• Annual Closing: Close transactions for the entire year, prepare final financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, etc.), and prepare documents for external audits and submission to tax authorities.
• GST Filing: File Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns, calculate the amount payable, and submit the return by the deadline.
• Withholding Tax Management: Withhold taxes on employee salaries and payments to vendors, and manage tax payments and filings with the tax authorities.
• Other Tax Filings: Manage regular tax filings for corporate tax, consumption tax, local taxes, etc., and ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Compliance with Accounting Standards: Audit the accounting processes and reports to ensure they are in accordance with Japanese GAAP (or international accounting standards) and the Companies Act.
• Legal Compliance: Prepare accounting records and financial statements in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements, preparing for external audits.
• Accounts Receivable Management: Manage outstanding accounts receivable, issue invoices, monitor collection status, and confirm payments.
• Fixed asset management: Ensure the fixed assets are properly recorded and maintained. Bi-annual physical check is conducted and verified for proper accounting.
• Invoice Issuance: Issue invoices to clients for sales or services, and ensure payment is made within the due date.
• Invoice Verification: Review invoice details (amount, product/service descriptions, etc.) to ensure accuracy and make corrections as needed