Shiseido Accounts Receivable and E-Commerce Accountant

About Shiseido

Founded in 1872 in Tokyo’s Ginza district by Arinobu Fukuhara, Shiseido has evolved from Japan’s first Western-style private pharmacy into a global beauty leader. Rooted in Japanese aesthetics and scientific research, the house brings together skincare, makeup and fragrance through a distinctive dialogue between artistry and innovation. As an employer, Shiseido offers career paths spanning research and development, product creation, marketing, retail and corporate functions within an international environment. Its enduring pursuit of quality and thoughtful approach to beauty provide a compelling setting for professionals seeking to combine technical expertise, creative sensitivity and an appreciation of Japanese heritage.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ensure the proper functioning of interfaces related to sales and receipts.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations, matching payment service provider settlements with the details available on their platforms.
• Monitor customer accounts and analyse discrepancies by reconciling sales with receipts.
• Monitor and analyse the B2C aged receivables report.
• Work with other departments to analyse, understand and resolve transaction anomalies.
• Participate in monthly and annual closing activities, including substantiating account balances and assessing potential provisions.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement and optimisation of processes in coordination with the E-Business, Digital IT and Customer Service departments.

Qualifications

• Two- to three-year post-secondary qualification in accounting or finance.
• Professional English, spoken and written.
• Knowledge of accounting issues related to e-commerce is an advantage.
• Rigour, autonomy, analytical ability, capacity to work cross-functionally and an interest in continuous improvement.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years of experience in accounts receivable accounting.

Education

Bac+2/3 qualification in accounting or finance.

Culture

Shiseido’s workplace culture draws on its Japanese heritage, combining scientific rigor, artistic sensitivity and meticulous attention to quality. As a global beauty group, it brings together diverse expertise in an international environment where collaboration between research, product development and brand teams helps translate innovation into distinctive beauty experiences.

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