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