Job Description

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Position Overview

We are urgently seeking an Accounting Specialist to join the Accounting team at Kyndryl Japan !

If you're looking for your next career step where you can:

• Apply your accounting expertise in an international, English-speaking environment
• Grow as a professional in the field of accounting

This is the perfect opportunity for you.

You will collaborate with our headquarters in the USA and global accounting centers—not just handling operations, but leading impactful accounting work that contributes directly to business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Monthly and annual closing operations
  (including financial analysis, reporting, and various review processes)
• Determining accounting treatments for various business activities and building accounting processes
• Providing accounting advice to internal departments such as:
  Sales, Planning, Finance, and Pricing
• Responding to various audits, including tax audits, internal audits, and external audits
• Communicating and reporting in English with the US headquarters

What Makes This Role Unique

1.Global Exposure
Work closely with the US headquarters and international accounting centers, gaining experience unique to a global enterprise.

2. Deepening Expertise
Acquire practical knowledge in areas such as US GAAP, corporate law, revenue recognition, and consolidated accounting.
You’ll also contribute to the company by creating accounting guidelines and advising operational teams.

3. Flexible Work Style

• Primarily remote work (in-office attendance about once a month)
• Flexible working hours that support a healthy work-life balance
• A collaborative, open, and supportive team environment where you can grow

Message from the Department

At Kyndryl Japan’s Accounting Department, you’ll go beyond basic bookkeeping.
By working closely with the US headquarters and global accounting centers, you’ll gain hands-on experience in high-impact accounting operations that are rarely available elsewhere.
This role offers a valuable opportunity to enhance both your technical expertise and communication skills through real-world practice.

Location: Makuhari Office
1-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-8511, Japan
Primarily remote work, with occasional visits to the Makuhari office or Tokyo HQ (Roppongi Hills)

Who You Are

Requirements (MUST)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience in accounting, management accounting, or working at an audit firm
• Strong English communication skills (TOEIC score of 700 or above is a helpful benchmark)

Preferred Qualifications (WANT)

• Practical experience using English in a business setting
• Certifications such as CPA (Japan), Tax Accountant, USCPA, or Level 1 Bookkeeping
• Experience in cross-border accounting operations or working with IFRS

Other Information

• Comfortable working in a primarily remote environment
• Willingness to commute to the Makuhari office or Tokyo headquarters (Roppongi Hills) approximately once a month

Reference:
Makuhari Office – 1-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-8511, Japan

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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