Shiori Ikehara

Financial statement and internal control (J-SOX) audits under Japan's FIEA and Companies Act for TSE Prime-listed clients in steel, automotive components, and apparel, plus a joint venture and a referred engagement. Performed risk assessment, walkthroughs, and transaction testing; evaluated entity-level, financial reporting process, fixed asset, and payroll controls. Supported a restatement audit following a prior-year fraud discovery. Improved workpaper efficiency through Excel automation.

Support small business accounting operations, including journal entries and process design. Advised on and implemented accounting software suited to business scale, replacing manual, person-dependent processes. Built spreadsheet-based automation for data aggregation, reducing monthly closing workload without added software cost. Redesigned invoicing workflows and created manuals to standardize operations and improve accuracy.

Transitioned from web direction to back-office management as the company scaled from a small team to a structured organization, balancing this with university and CPA exam studies. Led selection and implementation of accounting/management software, redesigning sales and expense reimbursement workflows. Built a paid-leave and attendance system in Google Sheets to mitigate labor compliance risk. Formalized employment regulations and benefits policies, incl. maternity/childcare leave.

Managed business development and client acquisition alongside planning and progress management across up to 16 concurrent projects. Acted as the hub between clients and cross-functional teams (designers, engineers), translating ambiguous requirements into actionable specs. Negotiated timelines and internal workload distribution to protect team wellbeing while meeting deadlines. Built strong client trust through responsive support, leading to repeat business and cross-sell.