Location: Tokyo, Japan

Company Overview
Schroders is a global investment manager which helps institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance for our clients through active management. By serving clients, we serve wider society. Channelling capital into sustainable and durable businesses accelerates positive change in the world. Funding the future is a privilege: we use it wisely and responsibly.

We employ over 6,000 talented people worldwide operating in 38 different locations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, close to the markets in which we invest and close to our clients.

Schroders has developed under stable ownership for over 200 years, and long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationships and growing our business.

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join the Japan Finance team.
This role will support the day to day financial accounting and statutory reporting activities of the Japan entity, working closely with regional finance teams in APAC and the UK.
The successful candidate will be responsible for key areas of month end close, Japan GAAP and tax accounting, audit support, and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial information. The role requires solid technical accounting knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a local and cross border environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Close
    Handle the entire process of accounts payable, from the matching between purchase orders and supplier invoices to preparation of payment batch data.
    Review and monitor accrual and amortisation entries posted by UK and APAC finance teams as part of the monthly close
    Prepare and post journal entries, including payroll, revenue accruals, and Japan GAAP adjustments
    Maintain the fixed asset register in accordance with Japan GAAP and Japanese tax requirements
    Prepare billing invoices to clients.
    Liaise with our Operations team to maintain fund expenses properly.
    Reconcile intercompany receivables and payables.

Tax, Compliance & Audit
    Prepare and process regular tax payments via the Japanese e Tax system
    Reconcile prepaid consumption tax and ensure appropriate documentation
    Prepare audit and tax filing support schedules and respond to requests from external auditors and tax advisors
    Maintain statutory ledgers and accounting records in compliance with local regulatory requirements

Reporting & Analysis
    Prepare financial and management reports, including FP&A related reports on sales results and assets under management (AUM)
    Perform analytical reviews to identify and investigate unusual movements or variances in financial data

Experience & Qualifications
    Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
    Minimum 5 years experience in corporate accounting, with sound knowledge of Japan GAAP and Japanese tax regulations
    Experience within asset management, financial institutions, or a regulated financial services environment
    Prior experience working in a gaishikei (foreign owned) company
    Hands on experience with corporate accounting systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, or equivalent)
    External audit or tax filing experience is desirable

Technical & Language Skills
    Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and investigate movements in financial data
    Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP; Copilot is a plus)
    Native level Japanese and business level English (written and spoken), with the ability to communicate effectively with overseas stakeholders across APAC, the UK, and the US

Personal Profile
    Highly detailoriented with a strong sense of accuracy and accountability
    Analytical and methodical, with the ability to prioritise work effectively in a deadlinedriven environment
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work constructively with both local and regional stakeholders
    Collaborative team player who contributes positively to a small, closeknit finance team
    Proactive and solutionoriented, with a continuous improvement mindset

Schroders is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.