Senior Accountant Japan

Who we are:

Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1 billion in committed capital.

Our mission is to bridge the digital divide across Asia Pacific by building the sustainable digital ecosystems of the future. Through building and operating state-of-the-art, energy efficient data centers rich with connectivity options, we bring new colocation and interconnect options to the Asian market, making digital infrastructure deployment in the region easy, efficient and economical.

Founded in 2020 the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.  
• Grit: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We optimize for success.
• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet.

What we need:

Reporting to the Finance Manager of Digital Edge Japan, this role will act as the key point of contact for all accounting and financial reporting matters, working closely with HQ finance team in SG/HK and lead the preparation of all management and statutory financial reporting. This role will be based in Tokyo Head office located in Otemachi.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end billing operations, including invoice issuance, handling IT issues, addressing customer inquiries and supporting sales requests related to billings.
• Monitor and follow up on uncollected receivables, ensuring timely resolution and alignment with credit policies.
• Prepare monthly revenue analysis (MRA), conduct movement analysis for country reporting, and support management reporting requirements.
• Execute monthly closing activities, including FX rate updates, expense reconciliation, AR reconciliation for specific accounts, and financial statement reviews.
• Review and approve monthly accruals, revenue deferrals, and related journal entries to ensure compliance with accounting standards and group policy.
• Coordinate tax reporting, liaise with external advisors, and ensure timely filings in compliance with Japanese tax regulations.
• Support annual statutory and group audit processes, including preparation of schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring timely completion.
• Support onboarding and internal control processes (e.g., T&E system induction, Rydoo expense tool administration).
• Actively champion and implement policies and procedures for occupational health & safety in the workplace, information security management, environmental management systems; incident management; and comply with all legal regulatory requirements of the organization.

The successful candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance and / or accounting disciplines
• CPA or equivalent qualified preferred but not must
• 5+ years’ experience in a multi-country / regional environment
• Experience in telecommunications / digital infrastructure sectors is beneficial
• Finance Process integration or establishment experience is plus
• A team player willing to be hands on in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Strong project management, presentation, communication and analytical skills

Fluent English (preferrable) and Japanese