Assistant Manager, Tax Accounting

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.

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

• 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.

Skills Required: Required Skills & Experience

• Professional Experience: 4+ years of hands-on experience in an accounting firm or tax corporation handling corporate closings and tax returns.
• 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.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 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/

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.