Accounting Section Chief (Primarily engaged in accounting work)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Accounting Clerks
Summary
Manages the company's accounting department, overseeing monthly and annual closings, budget management, and internal control implementation as a managerial position.
Description
The Accounting Section Chief oversees the company's accounting department, supervising tasks from journal entry processing and ledger management to compiling monthly and annual closings, preparing financial statements, budget formulation and performance management, cash flow management, tax correspondence, and the development and operation of internal controls. They also handle responses to audit firms, reporting and proposals to management, staff development, and business process improvements, playing a role in maintaining the company's financial soundness.
Future Outlook
Business efficiency improvements using DX, RPA, and AI are advancing, increasing demand for strengthened internal controls and IFRS対応 tasks. Accounting department managers with system implementation and data analysis skills are tending to be highly evaluated.
Personality Traits
Cautious and accurate / Excellent communication skills / Has leadership / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Collaboration / Flexitime / Office Work / Remote / Team Management
Career Path
Accounting Staff → Chief Clerk/Unit Leader → Section Chief → Department Head/Accounting Department Head → CFO → Business Planning
Required Skills
Accounting Software Operation / Basic Tax Knowledge / Bookkeeping Knowledge / Budget Management / Excel (Advanced) / Financial Statements Preparation
Recommended Skills
Accounting Standards / ERP Accounting System Operation / English (Accounting Terms) / Internal Controls / Management Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Ability to accurately analyze and report financial data is essential. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required as small mistakes can undermine the reliability of financial reports. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership is required to lead the department and proactively promote improvement measures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical abilities are required to ensure quantitative analysis and calculation accuracy. |
| Planning & Organization | High-level organizational skills are needed for planning and coordinating closing tasks and budget management. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to identify discrepancies or risks and determine their causes is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Resilience is needed to get through the intensive workloads at month-end and year-end. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is routine, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Tax Accountant
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification Level 1
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification Level 2
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