Accounting Executive (Japanese Speaking)ID:37855

4,500 SGD ~ 4,500 SGDCityabout 8 hours ago

Overview

  • Salary

    4,500 SGD ~ 4,500 SGD

  • Industry

    Software/Information Processing, Finance(Banking)

  • Job Description

    Our client is a Japanese Fintech company currently seeking an Accounting Executive (Japanese Speaking) to manage a broad range of accounting and finance operations. The role covers day-to-day bookkeeping, month-end closing, payment processing, cash flow management, and other finance-related activities. The successful candidate will work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and contribute to improving and streamlining accounting processes.

    【Responsibilities】
    - Handle daily accounting operations, including journal entries, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash transactions.
    - Perform bookkeeping and maintain accurate accounting records using Xero.
    - Support month-end closing activities, including preparation of trial balances, account reconciliations, account reviews, and monthly financial reports.
    - Review bookkeeping entries and verify the accuracy and reasonableness of accounting records and figures.
    - Process expense claims and payments through online banking platforms, including DBS and Wise.
    - Monitor cash flow and support day-to-day cash management activities.
    - Plan and execute foreign currency exchange transactions when required.
    - Develop, review, and improve accounting and finance workflows to enhance operational efficiency and standardisation.
    - Handle other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Requirement

    【Requirements & Preferences】

    (Must)
    - Bachelor's Degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
    - Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting and/or finance experience.
    - Good understanding of the full accounting cycle, including month-end closing, rather than experience limited to data entry or journal posting.
    - Basic accounting knowledge equivalent to approximately Japan Bookkeeping Level 3 (Nissho Boki 3) or a similar qualification.
    - Japanese language proficiency at approximately JLPT N3 level or above, with the ability to communicate effectively with Japanese-speaking counterparts in the course of work.
    - Proficiency in English to handle accounting documentation and communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders.
    - Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned accounting responsibilities.
    - Comfortable handling hands-on accounting activities, including bookkeeping and data entry.

    (Advantageous)
    - Experience using accounting software in Singapore, such as Xero, QuickBooks, or MYOB.
    - Strong IT literacy and ability to work effectively with accounting and finance systems.
    - Experience reviewing bookkeeping entries and accounting or financial reports.
    - Experience improving or streamlining accounting and finance processes.
    - Experience supporting external audits.

  • English Level

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  • Other Language

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