Accounting Staff and Leader Candidate - Group Accounting Department

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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.

About the employer

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.