Location: Japan
State/Province/City: Tokyo
City: Tokyo
Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Time Type: Full-time
Senior Accountant
Description & Requirements
Who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
About this team
Finance team works cross functionally with other teams in the business for bookkeeping and financial reporting, as well as works with our auditors and tax representatives for compliances. We also work closely with retail teams to support retail business operations, reporting and growth. We also support market expansion in the region from finance aspects. This role is reporting to Finance Manager in Japan to support and cowork for business growth.
A day in the life:
- Participate in periodic closing processes and oversee the quality of accounting report package, including but not limited to journal entries and reconciliations
- Handle or support shared service center in accounts payable functions independently, including vendor invoice, staff reimbursement and corporate card program
- Coordinate with teams in HK and Vancouver for Japan accounting, treasury and finance operations matters
- Support the preparation of corporate income tax and sales tax returns
- Organize and maintain appropriate accounting books and records in Japan
- Participate and support any system rollout to JP market
- Handle other ad-hoc tasks as assigned from time to time
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance, with relevant license or qualification is an asset
- 8+ years experience in a similar role, experience with MNC is a plus
- Proficient in Oracle is an asset
- Japanese and English proficiency
- Good interpersonal & communication skills and highly professional style
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
- Be proactive and comfortable working with both local and remote team members
- Be able to develop and maintain a network of contacts, both inside and outside the organization, with people who can supply information, assistance and support for work related goals
- Candidates with less experience are welcome to apply and would be considered as Accountant
Must haves:
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person – body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.
Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
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Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.
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