Japanese speaking Accounts Assistant – 12-month contract
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Salary description: $35 - $42 per hour + super
- $50-100k AUD Equivalent
- Contract or Temporary
- 3 to 7 years of experience
Our client, a leading global investment bank, is 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
- 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 Japan regulatory requirement & tax rule
- Must have 3+ years 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 work as part of a broader team
- Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel and Accounting packages