Even with the disaster that struck Japan early this year, businesses in Tokyo are thriving. One of the main reasons is because many of these companies have gone global so their clients are not just based in Japan, but all over the world. It has gotten to a point where companies have to offer bilingual accounting Tokyo version. This means that a company with international clients should have a workforce that is adept in bilingual accounting Tokyo style. They are well-versed with basic accounting procedures, and at the same time, be familiar with Japan’s system and that of the client’s country.

If you are looking for a job opportunities, Japan is teeming with high paying jobs. The recent financial figures to come out of Japan is astonishing considering what they have been through this year. Japan remains to be the 4th largest market to export to the United States. Companies that bringing in Japanese goods would be interested in accountants familiar with the accounting system and able to speak in Japanese fluently. Next to the United Kingdom, Japan is the 2nd most successful economies in the world. Its GDP for 2009 was US$5 trillion. Again this emphasizes the growing demand for accountants who are fluent in both their native language and Japanese.

If you are accepted as an accountant in a Japanese firm, you will have to accept how they conduct their business.  Submission to the boss is very important and if you must speak out, it should be done with respect. Don’t attempt to make radical changes but do go ahead and give suggestions. Just realize there is a very thick line between boss and employee that should never be crossed without the go-signal of the boss.

As for companies looking to do business in Japan, some of the top bilingual accounting firms are the Ascendant Business Solutions, InterGest Japan, Okamoto & Company, and MS-Japan. There are quite a number of other accounting firms that offer outsourcing and local business solutions for Japanese investors which you can find on the internet and from business referrals.

One thing that must be emphasized when working with Asians is that investors must expect differences in managerial styles, communication, and business relationships. Japanese businessmen tend to be more paternalistic whereas Americans are more individualistic. Both are effective styles and can work harmoniously provided both parties are amenable and respectful of the other.