**Meaningful Work From Day One** *Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the accounting books in Japan, comply with both US GAAP and local statutory requirements, in a timely manner. *Improve overall internal control environment and accounting process efficiency and effectiveness through new systems & processes implementation *Support transition to own distribution model in Japan from accounting and compliance perspective. **What You Can Expect** ＜Accounting ＞ + Ensure that financial statements are accurate and compliant with both US GAAP and local statutory reporting requirements. + Complete month end and quarterly close procedures including journal entriespostings. + Prepare and submit balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline. Proactively investigatevariances and resolve any issues. + Liaise with the head office corporate accounting team. + Support implementation of new accounting systems and processes as part of thetransition to own distribution model. + Assist with accounting queries from local and corporate business partners. ＜Banking ＞ + Complete bank reconciliation. + Liaise with bank relationship manager, accounts payable and treasury team to resolvebanking or payment related issues. + Complete cash forecast and ensure sufficient funding for ongoing operations. ＜Taxation ＞ + Review and approve local tax compliance work prepared by E&Y, including incometax, consumption tax and property tax filings. + Complete quarterly tax provision in OneSource. ＜Business Partnering ＞ + Partner with the Japan Leadership team to ensure strong internal control procedures are established and global policies are being followed by the whole organization. + Provide training on accounting policies and procedures to the business. + Partner with the Finance team to ensure clarity of accounting entries. **What You Bring to the Table** Professional individual with at least 5+ years experience in a similar role with following skillsets: + Deep and technical knowledge in accounting + Business English Fluency, both oral and written + Proven ability to learn to navigate in new systems (i.e. SAP) **What Makes You Unique** + College/University with degree in Accounting + Nissho Boki Grade 2 + SAP experience + Experience working in a multinational organization **Who We Are** We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work. **What We Offer** Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce. \#LI \#jackdaniels Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. Business Area: Global Finance Function: Finance City: Tokyo State: Country: JPN Req ID: JR-00009302