The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you Job Title： Assistant Manager, Tax Accounting Location: Tokyo Job specification 1. Technical Practice & Review (Quality Assurance) Review Financial & Tax Deliverables: Perform primary reviews and check accuracy of financial statements and corporate/consumption tax returns prepared by staff. Handle Complex Tax Operations: Directly manage advanced tax matters (e.g., corporate reorganization, international tax, estate tax) and high-difficulty accounting treatments. Supervise Closings: Oversee monthly and annual closing schedules for the assigned team and manage accurate report generation. Tax Audit Support: Prepare documentation, conduct preliminary arrangements, and attend tax audits under the manager’s direction. 2. Client Management Lead Regular Meetings: Facilitate monthly reporting meetings and provide financial analysis and advisory based on trial balances. Primary Point of Contact: Act as the first line of communication for daily client inquiries regarding accounting and tax, proposing viable solutions. Schedule & Deadline Tracking: Remind and manage clients’ annual schedules, including filing deadlines and tax payment projections. undefined 3. Team Management & People Development Staff Mentoring: Guide and instruct junior and senior staff, providing lectures on tax and accounting knowledge. Resource Allocation: Assess team workload and assign tasks appropriately based on each member's skill and proficiency level. Progress Monitoring & Support: Track individual task progress, offering support or rescheduling when delays occur. Team Motivation: Foster smooth communication within the team and address initial complaints or concerns. 4. Firm Operations & Management Support undefined Time Charge & Budget Management: Track working hours for assigned projects to ensure tasks are completed efficiently within budget. Process Improvement: Drive operational efficiency by promoting paperless workflows, implementing IT tools, and creating manuals. undefined Skills Required: Required Skills & Experience undefined Professional Experience: 4+ years of hands-on experience in an accounting firm or tax corporation handling corporate closings and tax returns. undefined Client Facing Skills: Excellent communication skills to independently handle monthly reporting and tax consultations with corporate clients. Qualifications: Passed Tax Accountant (Zeirishi)科目 (e.g., Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, plus at least one tax law section) or possess equivalent professional knowledge. undefined Preferred Skills & Experience undefined Qualifications: Certified Tax Accountant (Zeirishi) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Specialized Knowledge: Practical experience in advanced tax fields such as corporate restructuring, international taxation, or inheritance/business succession. Leadership Experience: Experience as a team leader or mentor overseeing staff training and task management. IT Literacy: High proficiency in major accounting software (e.g., Yayoi, Kanjo Bugyo, etc.) or a track record of driving internal IT adoption. Key Competencies Ownership: Ability to take responsibility for team and firm results, not just individual output. Problem-Solving & Flexibility: A client-centric approach with the ability to propose tailored solutions. Mentoring Mindset: A passion for developing junior talent and supporting team growth with patience. What you will get in return: A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business; Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience; Training and development opportunities Additional information: We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences. We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet. For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/ J Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners. About Apex Group We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies. Prepare to accelerate. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. Positive change starts with you. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey. Find out more about us

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