Accountant

Company Description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. 

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. 

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

This position supports daily accounting operations, monthly and annual closing activities, accounts receivable and accounts payable management, reporting to regional and global stakeholders, and assisting with tax and audit requirements.This role offers excellent exposure to regional and global finance operations and opportunities to work closely with overseas teams through regular communication and English-language meetings.

[Key Responsibilities]

• Perform daily and monthly accounting activities, including preparing and posting journal entries.

• Support month- and year-end closing processes.

• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR), including issuing invoices and following up on collections.

• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and related payment processes.

• Communicate regularly with overseas group companies via email, Microsoft Teams meetings, and other collaboration tools.

• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and presentation materials for regional and corporate finance teams.

• Assist with tax filings and coordinate with external tax advisors.

• Support internal control compliance activities and internal and external audits.

• Ensure accounting records comply with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

• Participate in finance-related projects and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of accounting experience.

• Recent graduates with relevant accounting knowledge and strong motivation are also welcome to apply.

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.

• Intermediate-level English communication skills.

• Fluent in Japanese.

• Ability to communicate effectively with overseas colleagues in both written and spoken English.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.