Job Description
Koala we believe that designing better habitats leads to better lives – for our people, our planet, and the communities we’re part of. For a decade we have been perfecting our approach to furniture design; creating beautiful, flexible, innovative and sustainable products that solve the needs of real people.
Why we have this role @ Koala
With rapid growth in Japan, we’re strengthening our finance function with a hands-on and technically strong Senior Financial Accountant. Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, this role goes beyond standard reporting — you’ll play a multi-functional role, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting while driving improvements in processes, compliance, and business performance.
This is a high-impact position where you’ll be trusted to run the numbers for the Japan market, partner with global teams, and ensure our business is set up to scale successfully.
What key responsibilities does this role have @ Koala?
Month-End & Reporting
Take ownership of the month-end close process, delivering timely and accurate financial results, including reconciliations and preparation of Balance Sheet and P&L
Reconcile multiple payment gateways across e-commerce sales channels, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in reporting
Tax & Compliance
Work with third-party advisors to manage statutory tax compliance, including consumption tax, income tax, and asset tax
Strengthen governance, controls, and compliance frameworks across the Japan entity
Business Partnering
Act as a key collaborator with the global finance team, ensuring alignment, transparency, and effective cross-border communication
Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring robust analysis and local insights
Business & Process Improvement
Apply curiosity and critical thinking to challenge the status quo and deliver practical improvements
Champion process governance and leverage data, systems, and emerging tools like AI to streamline workflows, enhance accuracy, and provide deeper business insight
Play a key role in evolving the finance function as the business scales
Ideal background...
Bilingual Japanese & English skills (business level) a must
5+ years’ experience in financial accounting, with deep knowledge of general ledger, month-end/year-end close, tax compliance and audit
Previous experience in a manufacturing, eCommerce or retail industry
Professional qualification in accounting or finance such as CPA
Strong technical accounting knowledge, paired with the ability to think critically and apply it in a commercial context
Proven ability to work autonomously while maintaining strong governance and attention to detail
Excellent communication and influencing skills — able to work across both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Demonstrated curiosity in exploring new approaches, including how AI and modern systems can improve efficiency and insight
Successful track record of managing tight deadlines under pressure
Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems is an advantage
Treehouse Perks and Privileges…
Koala is only great when its employees are happy — and we’re one happy bunch!
Hybrid working - We’re mixing it up with ~3 days back in the Alexandria Treehouse (office) and work from bed/home (WFB)
Take a break - Generous time off - volunteer, parental, Koala life leave and more to help keep your work-life balance, balanced.
Treehouse goods - Fully stocked kitchen with an emphasis on healthy local produce, think bougie brekky, salad bar, kombucha on tap, monthly barbies and more.
Pet-friendly - The Koala Treehouse is as pet-friendly as they get!
Surprise & delight - The two-word combo at the core of everything we do. All Koalas can expect to enjoy free Koala products with ‘mates rates’ for your friends and fam.
Support & wellbeing - Our employee experience respects and embraces all families, formed, found and evolving. You’ll have access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes unlimited sessions for financial, work, relationship, family or wellbeing support.
Accelerate your career - via our Learning Management platform Juno, as well as individual and team growth budgets and dedicated days.
Community & connection - We believe that simply doing ‘no harm’ isn’t good enough So, how are we doing our part? BCorp Certified, WWF Partnership, volunteer days, a member of SoftLanding, 1% and so much more.
All in all, the Koala Kommunity is a great place to hang out and belong to!
Koalities we look for…
At Koala, we do things a little differently and we don’t shy away from the fact that we expect a lot from our employees! We are ambitious. We are curious. We are selfless. We want you to challenge expectations, always look to make a difference and give us something different from the norm. We want people that bring great energy, that have a long-game focus and are always trying to find new angles and approaches to the way we work. We're a team full of entrepreneurial spirit and have a relentless focus on 'what's next' but while always reviewing 'what's been done' and learning, growing and adapting. We're confident, but NEVER arrogant and we adapt to change like Steve Smith under a short ball. Honesty and empathy drive everything we do, as well as a total focus on exceeding our customers’ expectations. So if you feel like this could be you... well what the bloody hell are you waiting for? Drop us a line, and let's see what you've got! ;)
There’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate, Koala is a place where everyone has opportunity. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. We’re an equal opportunity employer, and recognise that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business.
To read more, check out our careers, LinkedIn, or the great work we do with Work180.
Why we have this role @ Koala
With rapid growth in Japan, we’re strengthening our finance function with a hands-on and technically strong Senior Financial Accountant. Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, this role goes beyond standard reporting — you’ll play a multi-functional role, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting while driving improvements in processes, compliance, and business performance.
This is a high-impact position where you’ll be trusted to run the numbers for the Japan market, partner with global teams, and ensure our business is set up to scale successfully.
What key responsibilities does this role have @ Koala?
Month-End & Reporting
Take ownership of the month-end close process, delivering timely and accurate financial results, including reconciliations and preparation of Balance Sheet and P&L
Reconcile multiple payment gateways across e-commerce sales channels, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in reporting
Tax & Compliance
Work with third-party advisors to manage statutory tax compliance, including consumption tax, income tax, and asset tax
Strengthen governance, controls, and compliance frameworks across the Japan entity
Business Partnering
Act as a key collaborator with the global finance team, ensuring alignment, transparency, and effective cross-border communication
Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring robust analysis and local insights
Business & Process Improvement
Apply curiosity and critical thinking to challenge the status quo and deliver practical improvements
Champion process governance and leverage data, systems, and emerging tools like AI to streamline workflows, enhance accuracy, and provide deeper business insight
Play a key role in evolving the finance function as the business scales
Ideal background...
Bilingual Japanese & English skills (business level) a must
5+ years’ experience in financial accounting, with deep knowledge of general ledger, month-end/year-end close, tax compliance and audit
Previous experience in a manufacturing, eCommerce or retail industry
Professional qualification in accounting or finance such as CPA
Strong technical accounting knowledge, paired with the ability to think critically and apply it in a commercial context
Proven ability to work autonomously while maintaining strong governance and attention to detail
Excellent communication and influencing skills — able to work across both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Demonstrated curiosity in exploring new approaches, including how AI and modern systems can improve efficiency and insight
Successful track record of managing tight deadlines under pressure
Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems is an advantage
Treehouse Perks and Privileges…
Koala is only great when its employees are happy — and we’re one happy bunch!
Hybrid working - We’re mixing it up with ~3 days back in the Alexandria Treehouse (office) and work from bed/home (WFB)
Take a break - Generous time off - volunteer, parental, Koala life leave and more to help keep your work-life balance, balanced.
Treehouse goods - Fully stocked kitchen with an emphasis on healthy local produce, think bougie brekky, salad bar, kombucha on tap, monthly barbies and more.
Pet-friendly - The Koala Treehouse is as pet-friendly as they get!
Surprise & delight - The two-word combo at the core of everything we do. All Koalas can expect to enjoy free Koala products with ‘mates rates’ for your friends and fam.
Support & wellbeing - Our employee experience respects and embraces all families, formed, found and evolving. You’ll have access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes unlimited sessions for financial, work, relationship, family or wellbeing support.
Accelerate your career - via our Learning Management platform Juno, as well as individual and team growth budgets and dedicated days.
Community & connection - We believe that simply doing ‘no harm’ isn’t good enough So, how are we doing our part? BCorp Certified, WWF Partnership, volunteer days, a member of SoftLanding, 1% and so much more.
All in all, the Koala Kommunity is a great place to hang out and belong to!
Koalities we look for…
At Koala, we do things a little differently and we don’t shy away from the fact that we expect a lot from our employees! We are ambitious. We are curious. We are selfless. We want you to challenge expectations, always look to make a difference and give us something different from the norm. We want people that bring great energy, that have a long-game focus and are always trying to find new angles and approaches to the way we work. We're a team full of entrepreneurial spirit and have a relentless focus on 'what's next' but while always reviewing 'what's been done' and learning, growing and adapting. We're confident, but NEVER arrogant and we adapt to change like Steve Smith under a short ball. Honesty and empathy drive everything we do, as well as a total focus on exceeding our customers’ expectations. So if you feel like this could be you... well what the bloody hell are you waiting for? Drop us a line, and let's see what you've got! ;)
There’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate, Koala is a place where everyone has opportunity. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. We’re an equal opportunity employer, and recognise that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business.
To read more, check out our careers, LinkedIn, or the great work we do with Work180.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Financial Accountant (Fluent Japanese Required) position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in New South Wales offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
