Accounting Section Chief (Incorporated Association)
かいけいかちょう（しゃだんほうじん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Managers
- Minor : Other Corporate and Organizational Managers
Summary
Managerial position in an incorporated association that oversees all accounting operations, from budget preparation to financial closing and reporting, and establishes internal controls.
Description
The Accounting Section Chief (Incorporated Association) oversees the accounting department of an incorporated association, managing all accounting tasks from budget preparation to financial closing, reporting, tax declarations, and internal audit responses. Coordinates and reports to executives and auditors, bears responsibility for establishing internal controls and complying with accounting standards. Leads the team to supervise accounting staff duties, promotes operational efficiency using accounting software and ERP systems. Also revises internal regulations in response to legal amendments and accounting standard updates to provide highly transparent financial information.
Future Outlook
With declining birthrates, aging population, and revisions to public interest corporation accounting standards, accurate accounting management and transparency assurance are becoming increasingly important, and demand for highly specialized accounting section chiefs is expected to remain stable. Understanding of accounting systems will be required due to digital transformation (DX).
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Cooperative / Logical thinking / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Flexitime / Office work / Partial remote work allowed / Team management
Career Path
Accounting Staff → Accounting Supervisor → Accounting Section Chief → Accounting Director → Finance Director
Required Skills
Accounting Software Operation / Bookkeeping / Budget Management / Financial Statement Preparation / Internal Controls / Tax Filing
Recommended Skills
ERP System Operation / English (Reading Financial Documents) / Excel (Advanced) / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze large volumes of numerical data and make judgments. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To maintain accuracy in ledgers and reports. |
| Communication Skills | Because reporting and coordination with executives and auditors occur frequently. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to respond to changes in accounting standards and tax laws. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because accurate numerical processing and analysis are essential for the job. |
| Planning & Organization | Because the ability to plan and manage budget preparation and closing schedules is required. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to resolve accounting issues and discrepancies. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because high stress tolerance is required during busy periods such as year-end closing. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Tax Accountant
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 2 or higher
Aliases
- Accounting Department Chief
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- Accounting Director
- Accounting Supervisor
- Statutory Auditor