The Financial Reporting & Accounting Specialist supports Record-to-Report activities, including month-end and year-end closing, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with Japanese and international accounting standards. Candidates are expected to have relevant accounting experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel and enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP. Knowledge of IFRS, Japanese accounting requirements, internal controls, and shared-service processes is advantageous. Business-level Japanese and English communication skills are likely required, along with the ability to work with regional and global stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate ownership, accuracy, continuous-improvement thinking, confidentiality, and the ability to meet strict reporting deadlines in a multinational pharmaceutical environment.
Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Switzerland and focused on researching, developing, and delivering innovative medicines. Its therapeutic areas include cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, immunology, neuroscience, oncology, and hematology. The company operates across many countries and combines scientific research, clinical development, manufacturing, commercial operations, and corporate functions such as finance and technology. Novartis emphasizes innovation, data-driven decision-making, ethical business conduct, patient impact, and collaboration across international teams. In Japan, it maintains a significant presence supporting medicine development, regulatory activities, commercial operations, and corporate services. Employees typically work in a structured, multinational environment with opportunities to collaborate across markets and develop specialized expertise. Finance professionals may contribute to accurate reporting, strong internal controls, process standardization, and business planning that support the company’s broader healthcare mission.
Japan offers strong opportunities in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, finance, manufacturing, engineering, education, and tourism, particularly in Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Workplace culture values punctuality, preparation, respect, teamwork, and careful attention to detail. International companies may use English, but Japanese ability greatly improves career options and daily life. Living costs are highest in Tokyo, while regional cities can offer more space and lower rent. Japan has excellent public transportation, safe communities, dependable healthcare, and varied lifestyles ranging from energetic urban living to quiet coastal or rural areas. Foreign professionals generally need an appropriate work visa, usually sponsored by an employer; highly skilled workers may qualify for faster permanent residency routes. Relocation commonly involves arranging housing, residence registration, health insurance, a bank account, and tax procedures. Learning basic Japanese and understanding local etiquette make integration easier.
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