Accounting Staff and Leader Candidate - Group Accounting Department

Job Description

Rakuten is seeking accounting staff and leader candidates for its Group Accounting Department in Tokyo. Responsibilities may include consolidated and statutory financial reporting, monthly and annual closing, Japanese GAAP or IFRS-related work, tax coordination, audit support, and accounting policy or process improvement across group companies. Candidates should generally have relevant accounting experience, strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders. Experience with consolidation, IFRS, English-language communication, ERP systems, or a Japanese bookkeeping qualification is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work independently, meet strict reporting deadlines, support business growth, and potentially lead projects or team members.

Company Info

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet services company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and professional sports. Its services include Rakuten Ichiba, Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank, Rakuten Mobile, and numerous international businesses. Rakuten promotes an ecosystem strategy in which customers and merchants use multiple connected services, supported by its membership and loyalty program. The company has a strongly international workforce and often uses English in corporate and business settings, although Japanese remains important for many local operations. Group accounting supports the complex reporting, governance, and financial management needs of Rakuten's diverse subsidiaries and businesses.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in technology, finance, accounting, engineering, healthcare, education, hospitality, and international business. Tokyo provides the largest job market and extensive public transport, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Okinawa offer different lifestyles and lower costs in some areas. Japanese workplaces generally value punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and respect for hierarchy, though global companies may have more flexible cultures. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent railways, healthcare, shopping, and food, but housing in major cities can be expensive. Foreign professionals normally need an appropriate work visa, commonly the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa; the employer usually sponsors the application. Prepare a passport, employment contract, qualifications, and proof of experience. Relocating employees should arrange housing, residence registration, health insurance, pension enrollment, and a local bank account after arrival. Learning Japanese is highly beneficial for administration and social integration.