Tax and Accounting Consultant (MS Division)

Position Overview
This role is focused on providing multi-faceted support for management challenges in mid-sized and growing companies, specifically in the tax and accounting consulting sector within a comprehensive firm.

Company Overview
The firm offers a diverse range of specialized services beyond standard tax and accounting, including IPO support, M&A, international accounting, corporate revitalization, and succession planning. The firm has consistently maintained profitability since its inception.

With an average age of 38, the company culture is vibrant, open, and conducive to professional growth. This is an ideal environment for individuals looking to gain broad experience, enhance their expertise, and engage in significant projects. The client base includes approximately 3,800 companies across various industries, totaling over 5,200 engagements when including individuals.

Position
Tax and Accounting Consultant (MS Division)
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Tokyo

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must have passed tax accountant subjects.
• A minimum of 3 years of practical experience in a tax office or similar environment (for accountants).
• Experience as a chief auditor is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mid-sized or large tax firms.
• Experience in tax operations for publicly listed companies or those preparing for listing.
• Experience in organizational restructuring and group taxation systems.

Flexible working arrangements can be discussed for those needing adjustments due to childcare or caregiving responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities
The MS (Management Services) division provides tax and accounting advisory services and management support to our clients, primarily mid-sized and small enterprises. We also offer specialized services for various events that arise during the growth stages of existing clients, such as succession planning, IPOs, and M&A.

Tax and Accounting Advisory Services

• Tax advisory (monthly reviews, inquiries, etc.)
• Tax compliance (preparation of tax returns, tax procedures, tax audits, etc.)
• Tax consulting (organizational restructuring tax cases, etc.)

Management Support Services

• Business planning and funding support
• Budget control and management accounting system development and operation support
• Governance system establishment and operation support

Specialized Services Provided by the MS Division

• Succession and estate planning support (inheritance and gift support, succession scheme planning, etc.)
• Financial tax due diligence and corporate valuation
• IPO preparation support (primarily for early-stage companies)

Career Development
Upon joining, assignments will be made based on current skills and future career aspirations.

Examples of potential duties after joining include:

• For those with tax experience seeking to work as accountants:

  • Building a solid foundation through basic tax and accounting advisory tasks such as bookkeeping reviews, inquiries, and preparation of financial statements and tax returns.
  • Simultaneously, you will also engage in management support and specialized services, balancing a wide range of experiences.

• For those with certain tax experience looking to enhance their expertise:

  • You will be entrusted with comprehensive accounting and tax responsibilities as the main contact for tax advisory clients, engaging in more specialized tasks such as tax operations for listed companies, organizational restructuring, group taxation systems, and succession planning.

Recent Project Examples

1. New engagement for tax advisory services with a service industry client (annual sales of 4 billion yen, non-listed) while regularly addressing governance structure and capital policy considerations.
2. Tax advisory client in the service industry (annual sales of 25 billion yen, previously non-listed) underwent organizational restructuring during the IPO preparation process, facilitating the scheme and executing tax filings during the restructuring.
3. Received inquiries regarding succession planning from a wholesale client (annual sales of 2 billion yen, non-listed) through a financial institution introduction, conducting succession scheme planning, asset valuation simulations, and supporting stock transfers and gifts.
4. Conducted due diligence and valuation for a client involved in acquiring a competitor.

Position Appeal
While gaining practical skills and experience in the MS division, you will have the opportunity to consider the following career paths based on your aspirations:

1. Challenge management roles and aim for positions such as team manager or division head.
2. Enhance your expertise and aim to become a specialized partner.

The team comprises various members, including tax accountants and certified public accountants, fostering a bright and lively atmosphere where even minor concerns can be easily discussed.

Work Hours
Full flextime system (standard working hours: 8 hours)
Average overtime: 20-30 hours per month (up to 40 hours during busy months)
Remote work ratio: 1-2 days per week

Holidays and Leave
Paid leave, complete two-day weekends (Saturday and Sunday), public holidays, condolence leave, year-end and New Year holidays, examination leave (12 days including exam day), anniversary leave, and long-service leave.

Salary
500,000 - 1,000,000 yen per year

Benefits
Transportation allowance, overtime pay, retirement benefits (retirement mutual aid), qualification acquisition support, various training programs, special reward system, and freedom to purchase necessary books.

Membership fees for associations such as the Certified Public Accountants Association and Tax Accountants Association are covered.

Health insurance, employee pension, employment insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and defined benefit corporate pension fund.

Work Environment
Indoor smoking is generally prohibited (however, a smoking room is available in designated areas).

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