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Revolutionizing protection.

Define what’s next in cybersecurity.

Accounting Manager - Japan

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan Accounting & Finance Full-time Ref ID: 3128976
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Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.  

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few! 

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision. 

Your Career ※日本語訳は下部にあります

  • Review financial reporting packages to ensure its accuracy for month end closing
  • Conduct flux analysis and perform month end reconciliation for all G/L account codes
  • Collaborate with the external service provider to disclose financial data with local statutory compliance
  • Support regional tax team to file tax returns (Corporate income tax, Consumption taxes and Depreciable asset tax)
  • Supervise payroll process for its timely and accurate operation
  • Supervise AP and Expense reimbursement function for accounting closing activities
  • Support strategic/operational business change processes from finance and controlling perspective

職務内容

  • 会計データを確認し、正確なレポーティングを毎月行う
  • 全ての会計費目について、差異分析を毎月行う
  • 外部サービスプロバイダーと協業し、日本国内での法令に準拠した財務諸表を作成する 
  • 税務申告書(法人所得税、消費税、減価償却資産税)の作成と提出について、本社税務チームをサポートする 
  • 給与計算業務のタイムリーかつ正確な運用のために、プロセスを監督する 
  • 決算業務にかかわる、請求書支払業務および経費精算業務を監督する 
  • 財務および管理の観点から、戦略的かつ業務的な改善プロセスをサポートする

Your Experience ※日本語訳は下部にあります

  • Bachelor degree in finance/accounting or equivalent military experience 
  • Over 5 years of finance or accounting experience
  • Over 7 years relevant experience in an international reporting environment
  • Native level in Japanese and Business level in English for speaking and writing
  • US GAAP and Japan GAAP knowledge
  • Strong leader with proactive attitude
  • Being self motivated and passionate to grow
  • Working experience in a fast paced environment

Ideal skills or qualifications

  • USCPA/JCPA/Licenced tax accountant
  • Knowledge and experiences with ERP systems, preferably SAP
  • Proficiency in MS Excel or other equivalent spreadsheet applications
  • Detail oriented

応募要件

  • 財務/会計の学士号 
  • 経理業務の経験5年以上
  • 海外パートナーとのビジネス経験7年以上 
  • 日本語ネイティブレベル、英語ビジネスレベル(話す・書く)
  • 米国会計基準(US GAAP)および日本会計基準(Japan GAAP)の知識 
  • 積極的に物事に取り組むリーダー 
  • 自己の成長に情熱を持ち、モチベーションを維持する 
  • 急速なビジネス成長下での勤務経験

歓迎要件

  • 米国公認会計士、公認会計士または税理士
  • SAPなどのERP経験
  • エクセルなど表計算の知識
  • 細部まで配慮できる能力

The Team 

You have a passion for numbers, and our organization has a real passion for cybersecurity. You’re looking for a career with a more fulfilling mission. We have open positions to top talent seeking a financial challenge. Our finance department deals with numbers daily, supporting infrastructure, dealing in automation, and building elegant models and solutions to empower our business lines and solutions. If you’re seeking a financial challenge but with a worldwide impact, this is it.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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