Forti di una storia lunga quasi di 150 anni, siamo in prima linea per ripensare e migliorare la vita di tutti i giorni. Oggi e per le generazioni future. Con l’aiuto dei nostri brand e delle nostre tecnologie innovative e sostenibili, in ogni team in tutto il mondo. Henkel occupa posizioni di leadership sia nel mercato al consumo che in quello industriale: Il nostro portafoglio include ben noti prodotti per la cura dei capelli, detersivi per il bucato, ammorbidenti, ma anche adesivi, sigillanti e rivestimenti funzionali.
Senior General Accountant
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About this Position
We are seeking a skilled Tax & Accounting professional to support Henkel’s overall business operations, covering both B2B and B2C segments. This role will be responsible for tax accounting, reporting, compliance, and supporting key finance initiatives.
What you´ll do
- Execute tax-related accounting entries and journal postings
- Perform reconciliation of tax-related balance sheet accounts
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes
- Prepare tax payments (local and federal)
- Analyze financial data for tax reporting purposes
- Execute and maintain internal controls related to tax (SOX/J-SOX)
- Act as a key point of contact for auditors on tax-related matters
- Support tax projects and implementation of new regulatory requirements
What makes you a good fit
Must Have
- Business-level Japanese and English (English assessment will be conducted)
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance, or 3+ years in Accounting/Tax firms (JC5 level or above)
- Strong understanding of IFRS and Japan GAAP
- Hands-on experience in monthly and quarterly closing (minimum 1 year)
- Solid accounting and tax knowledge
Nice to have
- Experience with corporate tax returns and international taxation (e.g., transfer pricing, cross-border tax)
- Experience in tax audits, internal control audits (SOX / J-SOX), and SAP/ERP systems
- Strong logical thinking, problem-solving ability, and learning agility
- Ability to identify issues and propose solutions based on accounting and tax standards
- Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to work in a senior-level team environment
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)
- Sick Leave
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26097853
Job Locations: Japan, Tokyo-To, Shinagawa
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.jp@henkel.com
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