Position Overview
As a member of AIRoA's finance team, you will be responsible for day-to-day cash management and execution of financial transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Cash management and reconciliation
- Monitor bank account balances on a daily and monthly basis
- Reconcile bank balances with records in the accounting system
Payment processing
- Review invoices, employee expense reimbursement claims, etc.
- Prepare bank transfer data, request approvals, and process payments on or before due dates
Billing and collection support
- Assist with issuing invoices
- Confirm receipt of membership fees and other payments and perform matching/clearing in the system
Journal entry input
- Enter journal entries related to cash transactions (receipts, payments, transfers, etc.)
Cash flow support
- Report cash balances
- Support the preparation of short-term cash flow forecasts
Document and voucher management
- Organize and file payment-related documents such as invoices and receipts
Other
- Coordinate closely with the accounting manager
- Check consistency between purchase requests and actual payments and support related administrative tasks
【Other】
While remote work is possible, this role is primarily expected to be office-based.
Most of our engineers and researchers also work on-site, conducting research and development directly in front of the robots.
【About AIRoA】
AIRoA was established in December 2024 with two core objectives: "to revolutionize the technology of robot development through the fusion of robots and AI" and "to promote the use of robots in society." While AI is rapidly advancing worldwide, the shortage of data in robot development has become a critical issue.
To address this challenge, we are running a national flagship project funded by NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization), with an investment of over JPY 20 billion.
After joining AIRoA, you will first focus on learning and handling day-to-day cash operations and monthly closing activities. Building on that, we expect you to support the development of budgeting and cash flow management frameworks for various joint research projects, and gradually become involved in formulating mid- to long-term funding and cash planning for the association.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of practical experience in accounting or general administration involving cash management / payment processing
- Basic knowledge of bookkeeping (Japan Bookkeeping Certification Level 3 or equivalent is preferred)
- Basic PC skills, including data entry and simple data aggregation in Excel
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in administrative and clerical work
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as freee or Money Forward
Language Skills
- Japanese (native level)
- English (business level or above)
Benefits
We currently operate out of a spacious office and research facility of over 1,000 m² located in the Ryutsu Center area. In this space, our business teams and engineering teams work in close collaboration, advancing both day-to-day operations and R&D with AI robots always close at hand. The facility is frequently visited not only by members of the AI Robot Association, but also by engineers and researchers from partner companies and representatives from member companies. As a result, it serves as a hub where diverse experts at the forefront of AI and robotics gather and interact.
Today, highly skilled engineers and researchers from around the world are part of our organization. Some members have even relocated from overseas to Japan to join our projects on site. We aim to build a globally open R&D organization where diverse talent, regardless of nationality or background, come together, inspire one another, and shape the future.
- HR and Talent Development Programs
Training Programs
- On-the-Job Training (OJT)
- Training through participation in external conferences, including overseas events
- Compliance training
- Security training
Internal Programs
- Performance reviews twice a year (every half year)
- In-house study sessions
- In-house library
- Support for external training programs
Benefits
- Support for book purchases
- Subsidies for lunch and light snacks
- Free drinks
- Commuting allowance (up to JPY 50,000 per month)
- Monthly company-wide events (AIRoA Circle, social gatherings)
- Family Day
- AIRoA-branded shirts and other items provided
