Accounting Staff and Leader Candidate - Group Accounting Department

Job Description:

Business Overview

Rakuten Group's mission is to empower people and society through innovation. We operate over 70 diverse services, including leading e-commerce platforms like Rakuten Ichiba and Rakuten Travel, innovative financial services such as Rakuten Bank, and professional sports.

The Finance & Accounting Division plays a crucial role in supporting the sustainable growth of the entire Rakuten Group from a financial perspective. We are a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about driving value and ensuring the financial health of our organization. We are responsible for securing optimal funding for our diverse global businesses through various means, including domestic and international financial markets, equity and bond issuances, and strategic bank loans. Proactively managing the Group's overall funding needs is paramount to our success. We also manage Investor Relations, communicating the company's strategy and financial performance accurately and promptly to investors and analysts. We strive to achieve fair market valuation and build trust, contributing directly to the enhancement of corporate value. Furthermore, we fulfill the responsibilities of a publicly listed company by ensuring timely and appropriate information disclosure based on the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and other relevant regulations, demonstrating our commitment to accountability to our shareholders and investors. Our team also provides strategic financial support, developing optimal capital structures based on management strategy and providing crucial financial insights for strategic decision-making, including M&A activities. Finally, we ensure compliance with all tax laws and proactively manage tax risks to support the sustainable growth of the Rakuten Group.

Department Overview

At Rakuten Group, Inc., our Group Accounting Department plays a pivotal role in the consolidated financial reporting process, collaborating closely with the business accounting teams of each of our diverse companies. Beyond the essential function of financial consolidation, our department is entrusted with a critical mission: to gather and analyze the vital information necessary for informed management decision-making, providing crucial support to Group management through the CFO.

This position offers a unique opportunity to proactively respond to both internal and external changes with speed and agility. For experienced professionals, this is a rewarding environment where you can fully leverage your expertise. For younger team members, it's a challenging yet supportive setting that fosters rapid growth and development.

Our organizational culture values individual working styles and promotes open communication. We foster a flat and collaborative environment where everyone feels empowered to express their ideas freely.

Position:

Why We Hire

Increase in number of employees due to business expansion.

Position Details

・Consolidated Financial Results for the Rakuten Group (IFRS).

・Preparation of securities reports and other disclosure materials.

・Promotion of projects in connection with M&A and organizational restructuring.

・Improve and rebuild the Rakuten Group's accounting processes and systems.

Work Environment

There are four sections, each responsible for a specific group company.

・EC Accounting Section

・International Accounting Section

・Communications & Energy Accounting Section

・FinTech Accounting Section

Our team includes experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds, including consulting firms, operating companies, audit firms, other Rakuten Group companies, and recent university graduates.

Mandatory Qualifications:

・Knowledge of accounting with bookkeeping level 2 or higher.

・At least 3 years of experience in a business company or professional firm.

・Good communication skills and the ability to work as an organization.

・Be able to respond flexibly to changes.

Desired Qualifications:

・Knowledge of IFRS and relevant work experience.

・Experience in preparing disclosure documents for publicly listed companies.

・Experience in improving accounting systems or accounting processes.

・Experience in team management or project management.

・Desire to work in an English-speaking environment.

Other Information:

Additional information on Location

Rakuten Crimson House 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Additional information on Transfer

Future opportunities for overseas assignments may be available based on your career aspirations.

Additional information on English Qualification

Business-level English proficiency (TOEIC 800+).

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Languages:

English (Listening - 3 - Advanced), English (Overall), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)