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