Sydney
Ancillary Areas
Contract or Temporary
Our 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