About this role
This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop deep expertise across quotation-to-cash (Q2C), revenue recognition, and monthly financial reporting within a dynamic, fast-growing global organization.
At IFS Japan, you will be part of an open and international workplace culture, with competitive compensation and meaningful career growth opportunities.
As a Senior Accountant - Q2C, you will play a critical role in supporting the end-to-end quotation-to-cash process, ensuring accurate sales order processing, contract bookings, revenue recognition, customer invoicing and receivables management. In parallel, you will contribute to monthly closing, management reporting, and balance sheet integrity for the Japan entity.
The role requires close collaboration with Sales, Deal Desk, and Group Finance, and is well-suited for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of commercial operations and financial control.
The key areas of responsibility:
Q2C
Support the end-to-end quotation-to-cash (Q2C) process, covering sales order processing in MCM ("Maintenance Contract Management" system), subscriptions vouchers, contract bookings, customer invoicing and revenue recognitionReview sales orders and subscription vouchers to ensure accurate setup in MCM, contract structure, indexations, billing schedules, and service periodsEnsure subscription vouchers are correctly created, maintained, and applied to customer contracts in line with commercial terms and Group policiesMonitor subscription lifecycle events (e.g. start, renewal, amendment, termination) and ensure timely and accurate billing and revenue alignmentEnsure contract bookings are complete, accurate, and properly reflected in bookings and revenue streamsEnsure compliance with Group policies and IFRS 15 revenue recognition Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of customer invoicing, including resolution of billing issues and coordination with SalesMonitor and reconcile accounts receivable, unbilled revenue, deferred revenue, and contract assets, ensuring timely follow-up and resolutionPartner closely with Sales, Deal Desk, and Group Finance, to resolve Q2C issues related to deal structure, subscription setup. To act as a key finance point of contact for Q2C matters in JapanSupport continuous improvement of Q2C and subscription controls, documentation, and processes, ensuring scalability and audit readinessBalance Sheet
Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, with a focus on Q2C-related accounts.Reconcile accounts receivable, deferred revenue, contract assets, accruals, and tax balancesEnsure documentation and controls are audit-readyMonth-End Closing & Reporting
Execute month-end and quarter-end closing activities in line with Group timelinesSupport monthly forecasting and budget tracking, including variance analysisEnsure compliance with Group accounting policies and IFRSAssist with documentation related to revenue and intercompany transactionsTax, Audit & Compliance Support
Support consumption tax (VAT) and withholding tax reconciliations related to billing and revenueLiaise with external auditors and tax advisors on Q2C-related topicsSupport statutory audits and internal reviews by preparing schedules and explanationsChange Management & Ad-hoc Support
Support change management initiatives, ensure smooth adoption of any new financial processes.Support process improvements across Q2C, billing, and reportingProvide ad-hoc analysis and support process to the Finance Director as required Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
and/or 8+ years of relevant experience as an Accountant, Senior Accountant, Financial Controller, or AuditorCPA, ACCA, JICPA or an equivalent professional qualification is a plus.Hands-on experience with ERP systems, ideally supporting order-to-cash / quotation-to-cash (Q2C), billing, or revenue processesExperience handling subscription-based or contract-driven transactions is highly desirableStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, analysis, and reportingFluency in Japanese and English (written and spoken).Experience in the IT software, SaaS, or B2B environments is a plus Who You Are
At IFS Japan’s Finance team, success comes from being a detail-oriented professional with a strong sense of ownership and a collaborative mindset.
You are proactive, energetic, and eager to continuously learn and grow. You thrive in an international, matrixed environment, communicate clearly across functions, and embrace feedback as a constructive team player who takes pride in getting things right.