Accounts Assistant Japanese Speaking) DT

Job Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions, including invoice coding, customer billing, and credit notes.
• Communicate daily with Japan-based vendors, clients, and internal teams to resolve payment queries, billing discrepancies, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and execute local and international vendor payments
• Manage collections, monitor aging accounts receivable reports, and follow up directly with Japan stakeholders on overdue balances.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, vendor statement checks, and customer ledger adjustments for AP and AR accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks, including AP/AR accruals and unbilled revenue schedules
• Maintain accurate finance records to support internal controls, tax audits, and local regulatory rules

Job Requirements:

• JLPT N1, Native, or Full Professional Fluency in Japanese (written and spoken) is required to manage communications with Japan stakeholders.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-2 years of hands- on experience handling AP/AR or partial sets of accounts
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and the ability to work independently to meet tight monthly closing deadlines.

Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd

Debbie Tan Mei Lin

EA Licence No: 11C5502

EAP Registration No: R