Company Description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. 

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. 

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to join our team in Ritto, Japan. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with local and international accounting standards.

・Accounts Receivable Management: Provides strategic oversight of AR processes, ensuring governance and compliance.

・Accounts Payable Management: Oversees governance of AP processes managed by India SSC, engaging regularly to mitigate risks such as delayed payments and maintain process integrity.

・Reporting and financial closing: Executes the accurate and timely execution of critical reporting deliverables, including the CORE File, ONYX, Trial balance review etc.

・Internal Control: Submits monthly Diligent reports and validates the effectiveness of internal controls. In an audit capacity, ensures the integrity of fixed asset verification and inventory cycle counts.

・Treasury Management: Executes complex treasury operations, including hedging strategies, intercompany netting, and intercompany loan arrangements.

・Fixed Assets: Ensures compliance with Smith's policy by overseeing accurate depreciation and robust asset management within SAP.

・Finance Projects: Plays a key role in global and local finance transformation initiatives, driving process optimization and operational excellence.

・Tax: Partners with the Financial Controller and Deloitte to ensure compliance and provide guidance on complex tax matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plus
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting or financial management
• Strong knowledge of Japanese accounting standards and tax regulations
• Familiarity with international financial reporting standards (IFRS)
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
• Experience with accounting software, preferably SAP
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Fluency in English and Japanese (both written and verbal)
• Familiarity with Japanese business culture and practices
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Network, and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. 

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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