Accounts Payable Specialist, Japanese-speaking (One-North / MedTech MNC)

Accounts Payable Specialist, Japanese-speaking (One-North / MedTech MNC)

Our client is a leading Medical Technology MNC.

Responsibilities

AP Management : Handle Accounts Payable, prepare payments, and maintain cashflow forecasts to ensure sufficient funds before making payments.

Employee Claims : Manage employee claims, ensuring efficient processing and timely resolution.

Intercompany Transactions : Handle Intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

General Ledger (GL) Schedules : Prepare GL schedules accurately and in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local Financial Reporting Standards (FRS), and Japanese accounting standards.

Month-end Close and Reporting : Collaborate closely with the Regional Accountants to complete month-end close and reporting tasks in a timely manner.

Compliance and Accuracy : Ensure transactions' accuracy in accordance with IFRS, local FRS, Japanese accounting standards, and compliance with internal policies.

Other APAC region AP & other function support as assigned : Handle Accounts Payable and other function in other APAC regions, as required, and provide support to regional teams in maintaining accurate financial records.

Communication : Effectively communicate with Japanese vendors, regional teams, and other stakeholders in both English and Japanese.

Requirements

Degree / ACCA / Diploma in Accountancy related qualifications.

Proficient in SAP.

At least 2-3 years AP regional accounting experience (handling local & overseas subsidiaries), preferably in corporate MNCs.

Able to speak and write in fluent Japanese (preferably JLPT N2 & above) as there is a need to work with Japanese speaking vendors, counterparts and stakeholders.

Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Meticulous in handling financial data and capable of performing well under minimal supervision.

Other Information

Working Days / Hours : Mon – Fri, 8 : 30am to 5 : 30pm.

Location : Near One North MRT.

6 months renewable contract (depending on performance / business needs).

Application Instructions

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• Reason for leaving
• Last drawn Salary
• Earliest availability date

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