Job Description:Business OverviewRakuten Group provides more than 70 services in a wide range of fields, including e-commerce, travel, digital content, and other Internet services in Japan and overseas, as well as financial services such as credit cards, banking, securities, electronic money, and smartphone app payments, mobile services such as mobile carrier services, and professional sports. By organically linking these services through a membership system centered on Rakuten members, Rakuten has created a unique “Rakuten ecosystem” that is unlike any other.*Our Businesses Key Figureshttps://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/services/Department OverviewThe Internal Control Section is responsible for the financial and accounting functions of the Rakuten Group, including (i) the establishment of accounting governance, including internal controls and (ii) the establishment of accounting systems and processes, including accounting DX.Our key mission is to present a vision for DX of financial and accounting processes across the entire Rakuten Group and to establish robust governance in order to realize risk management and operational efficiency that go beyond the standard framework of J-SOX.Position:Why We HireTo achieve this mission, the Internal Control Section is currently building a team that proactively identifies accounting risks without being bound by conventional methods, and leverages the latest technology to drive operational efficiency.We are currently seeking a seasoned manager with a strong audit background to lead this initiative. We are looking for someone who can bridge their professional experience from an audit firm with our corporate needs to drive our team’s success.Position DetailsA central role in one (or more) of the following areas of workAccounting governance developmentLead the establishment of accounting governance in domestic and international subsidiaries and in each business. Establish fraud detection processes using data analysis.Accounting systems & processesDevelop and implement strategies for overall finance and accounting DX. Realization of more effective use of accounting data across departments. Implementation of accounting systems in subsidiaries.Work EnvironmentInternal Control Section (14) - Internal Control Group (7)- Accounting Data Group (7)Mandatory Qualifications:- J-SOX audits experience at an audit firm or a business company- A desire to grow as an accounting professional- Able to think independently and proactively promote the work- Business-level English and Japanese language skillsDesired Qualifications:- More in-depth accounting-related experience in a business company or consulting firm- Experience in leading organizations and projects- Expertise in areas such as financial accounting, internal controls and accounting systemsOther Information:Additional information on LocationRakuten Crimson House1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, TokyoRelated Pages- Employee Benefits: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/benefit/- Employee Conditions: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/information/- Culture: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/culture/#corporate #finance #accounting #operationdivLanguages:English (Overall - 3 - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)