Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Finance / Accounting

Job title

AI ＆Finance Process automation specialist

Contract type

VIE Programme

Term (in months)

2 years

Expected start date

01/03/2027

Management position

No

Job summary

We are seeking a Finance/IT profile for a 2-year assignment in Japan to support the evolution of Finance operations through AI, automation, and process improvement. This position is suited to someone who enjoys learning, thinking creatively, and finding better ways to work.

The main purpose of the role is to make Finance processes simpler, faster, and more reliable by reducing manual effort and improving consistency across day-to-day activities. The successful candidate will bring a solid understanding of Finance operations, along with the technical skills needed to design and deliver automation solutions using AI and related technologies.

Automation task examples could be the followings:

• Automating the preparation of Excel files that are currently prepared manually
• Extracting data from specific systems and converting it into journal entries automatically
• Building a system to analyze variances & to create customized reports
• Developing a chatbot for expense claims and related questions
• Creating a workflow for budget request approvals

We also plan to have the VIE handle day-to-day tasks in order to proactively identify transformation opportunities.

Position location

Geographical area

Asia, Japan

City

Tokyo

Remote work

hybrid

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Postgraduate degree - MA/MSc/PhD/Doctorate or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

Finance, Accounting, or IT

Level of minimal experience

3-5 years

Experience

Strong professional experience in AI, automation and Finance processes is required.
Experience in a consulting firm is a plus.

Required skills

Finance process and accounting knowledge

Technical skills (see below)

Good communication, presentation and coordination skills,
Interest in finance and process improvement, and willingness to learn quickly in a cross-functional environment

Technical skills required

AI, Excel (advanced), VBA, Python, Power BI

Languages

English: Fluent / professional working proficiency required. Japanese: Basic conversational ability