Administration & Accounting Specialist (m/f/d)

Company and Job Overview

A Japanese trading company is seeking an Administration & Accounting Specialist (m/f/d).

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for European entities in coordination with local accountants and external service providers.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Prepare and consolidate accounting reports for headquarters in Japan.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting regulations and corporate accounting policies.
• Support tax filings and liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and accounting firms.
• Manage administrative operations and office management functions across the European offices.
• Coordinate corporate documentation, registrations, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain company policies, operational guidelines, and internal documentation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.
• Act as the main point of contact between European offices and headquarters in Japan for accounting and administrative matters.
• Support alignment of European operations with global corporate policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in administration
• Experience and knowledge in accounting are highly beneficial
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with multinational organizations, preferably with a Japanese company
• Business fluency English. German and Japanese language skills are an advantage

Apply online for more information about this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicants, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.