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Your Contribution Prepare accurate financial statements and internal reports in compliance with Group, German GAAP and Japan GAAP Ensure timely monthly and quarterly closing and reporting packages Monitor and apply updates in accounting and tax regulations Handle intercompany reconciliations with MAHLE affiliates Manage tax return processes with Head of Accounting Communicate with external tax advisors on compliance and international tax matters Handle withholding tax, consumption tax, and transfer pricing Manage internal and external audits Support SAP (ERP) testing and S/4HANA implementation Collaborate with controlling teams (Japan, India), Thailand finance, and German HQ Partner with BU controllers on inventory, costing, accruals, and valuations Your Experience & Qualifications University Bachelor degree or above 8 years+ accounting experience Fluent in Japanese, business English language skills Hands-on experience in SAP is strongly preferred Holding of CPA and/or licensed tax accountant is preferred Experience in manufacturing industry is plus Our Offering; We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with personal & career development opportunities.We encourage you to apply if it feels like a good fit for you or to review our other openings. You may just be the right candidate for this or other role.After inviting you to the recruitment process, the next step will typically be a screening call followed by video or personal interview(s).For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you,click hereand to learn more about our foundation owned technology groupclick here.#TeamMAHLE is diverse–and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities. Do you have any questions? [[recruiterEmail]]
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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