Japanese Speaking Accounting Analyst

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Anton Murray Consulting Full time

Sydney- Ancillary Areas- Contract or TemporaryOur client is a leading global investment bank seeking an experienced Accountant with** fluent Japanese language skills** to join their Finance division for an initial 12-month contract.

**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provide support to the Asia Accounts Payable (AP) governance team with a Japan focus
- Focus on Japan process, working closely with offshore Japan processing team to ensure process SLA is met
- Communicating with the wider Accounts Payable team and producing system reports to better manage Japan Accounts Payable processes
- Keeping track of all Japanese payments and expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
- Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
- Maintaining Japanese supplier records
- Communicating with Japan supplier and Japan agent bank to make sure payment-related query is properly addressed timely
- Communicating with various Japan Business units and controllers to address any account-related escalation
- Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports
- Continuing to improve the payment process
- Work closely with the Japan Accenture team for local process requirements
- Main contact for Japan agent bank queries
- Support other APAC bank administration functions
- Monitor and support month/year-end processes
- Report on Aged Payables plus other ad hoc reporting where applicable
- Responsible for AP-related queries from tax, audit, and local controllers
- Identify improvements to the accounts payable process

**SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES**:

- Solid understanding of basic accounting and accounts payable principles
- Good understanding of local Japanese regulatory requirements & tax rule
- Must have 3+ years of working experience in accounting or related field
- ** Fluent Japanese language skills**:

- Ability to build good relationships with vendors and business units
- Ability to prioritise and multitask
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a broader team
- Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel and Accounting packages

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