Niantic/ Scopely is looking for a talented Accountant to join our team based in the Tokyo office.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

Responsibilities

• Own general ledger processes in compliance with local GAAP and group accounting policies for Japan and APAC region.

• Assist with the month-end close, schedules and records to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.

• Process invoices and credit notes in timely and accurate manner including ensuring correct GL coding, game coding, fixed asset posting, expense category, JCT, etc.

• Process staff expense claims and ensuring local Japan and APAC team members are using the correct expense category, game coding, etc.

• Manage invoice approval and prepare payment to ensure timely payment and recording.

• Vendor Management (New vendor set up, bank information, supplier reconciliations, checking terms and discounts, etc.)

• Reconcile intercompany transactions and confirmations

• Maintain the fixed assets register, including asset postings and monthly depreciation

• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable, Procurement and T&E teams on reconciliations and discrepancy resolution

• Partner with external tax advisors and internal global Tax team to manage tax compliance and reporting in Japan and APAC region including annual corporate income tax, consumption tax preparation and submission.

• Provide support during external and internal audits.

• Manage external (bank, tax, government authorities) and internal stakeholders’ inquiries.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business units with financial and accounting insights.

• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives and help with ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Experience in accounting and tax compliance in Japan and APAC region.

• Proactive self-starter approach to recommend resolution.

• Ability to work well with a team and autonomously at times.

• Positive attitude to drive grow and be a contributor.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese. Proficiency in another Asian language is a plus.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with other financial system.

• Experience with an ERP system is desirable. Oracle Fusion is a plus.

About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.

Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.

Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com

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