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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Tax Accountant

Tax AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of finance and accounting experience.
  • Understanding of Japanese accounting standards; IFRS knowledge is preferred.
  • Native Japanese and business-level English proficiency.
  • Ability to work fairly autonomously and seek ad hoc management support when needed.
  • CPA, a tax certificate, or accounting-firm background is a plus.
  • Experience at a multinational company is a plus.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and proactively, pay close attention to detail, translate information into logical summaries, adapt to multicultural environments, manage pressure, demonstrate commitment and urgency, and prioritize work effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and assist with reviewing the company's profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements accurately and on time under IFRS and Japanese GAAP.
  • Support preparation of reporting packages and submit them to headquarters on time, analyzing gaps against operating plans, forecasts, and prior month and year results.
  • Settle intercompany transactions and arrange funding with group companies.
  • Clean up balance sheet accounts, manage accounts receivable and bank reconciliations, and lead other ad hoc projects.
  • Handle tax matters by coordinating with the regional tax manager and tax advisors on corporate tax, VAT, enterprise tax, and related matters.
  • Conduct transfer pricing analysis and monitoring with external consultants.
  • Handle tax audits.
  • Support external and internal audits and monitor adequate internal controls.
  • Update accounting policies and procedures as needed.
  • Interface with headquarters on finance and control questions.
  • Coordinate external and internal audits with Finance team members and other departments.
  • Partner with other departments on business matters.
  • Maintain awareness of potential compliance risks and act with integrity.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of IFRS.
  • CPA, a tax certificate, or accounting-firm background.
  • Experience at a multinational company.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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