About The Role:

Objectives:

• Japan finance transaction coordinate  
• Support transactional processing on the purchase ledger
• Support transactional processing on the sales ledger
• Support the Controller in the preparation and control of the Japanese accounts 
• Support Central Shard Service finance team
• Support local project management team
• Administrative activities to support day to day running of the Japanese office (including secretarial service to all other department)
• Provide management support and reporting under guidance from the Controller

 

Key tasks and responsibilities：

 

Transactional processing on the purchase ledger

• Processing of local and international supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Deal with local and international supplier queries effectively and efficiently

Transactional processing on the sales ledger

• Ensure the accuracy of the Japanese sales ledger
• Accurate and timely invoicing of local customers including coordinate other APAC customers
• Carry out Credit Control and work closely with local PMO & Sales to achieve payment in line with the agreed credit terms (e.g. 30 days)

Administrative activities to support day to day running of the Japanese office

• Support the HR Manager to ensure efficient and effective running of the office
• Be able to provide cover for the HR in her absence
• Support the local sales team to all maters related about PO & invoices

Support the Controller in the preparation and control of the Japanese accounts

• Assist in the preparation of trail balances and completion of AR and AP accounts
• Under guidance prepare supporting documentation for audit, tax, etc as needed
• Maintain good supporting records (excel or paper) that accurately support accounting transactions and accounts (e.g. accrued & deferred revenue)
• Assist the Controller on other work that she will ask of you as needed

Key Attributes & qualifications：

• Native level skills (Japanese), Good communication skills (English)
• Coordinated and organised with other local department & client
• Able to work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines
• Good MS Office skills (mainly Excel and Word)
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and project management processes
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Confident and willing to make recommendations to improve processes