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What you'll do
- Accounts Payable (AP):
- Process and verify vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Ensure timely payment of invoices and monitor outstanding accounts.
- Perform regular reconciliation of AP accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain relationships with vendors and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Accounts Receivable (AR):
- Manage and record customer payments, ensuring they are accurately processed and recorded.
- Monitor outstanding AR balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
- Reconcile AR accounts, ensuring all payments are correctly allocated.
- Assist with credit control and collections when needed.
- Reconciliation:
- Perform monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts related to AP and AR.
- Work closely with the finance team to identify and resolve any discrepancies in accounts.
- Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled in a timely manner.
- Japanese Language Skills:
- Communicate effectively in Japanese (both written and verbal) to liaise with Japanese-speaking vendors, customers, and internal teams.
- Translate and review financial documents, invoices, and communications in Japanese.
- Provide Japanese language support for accounts-related inquiries and issues.
- General Administrative Support:
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Prepare and maintain reports related to AP, AR, and general accounting processes.
- Support internal and external audits as needed.
What we offer
- A competitive salary and range of benefits.
- Be part of worldwide team with very big challenges ahead, which bring huge development opportunities for people with big career goals.
- If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment then look no further.
- We are an equal opportunity employer where inclusion matters; this is evidenced by us being a Disability confident Committed Employer.
What we are looking for
- Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience in accounts payable/receivable, accounting, or finance.
- Language Proficiency: JLPT N3 or N2 level required (both written and spoken).
- Strong understanding of accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Experience with financial reconciliation and reporting.
- High attention to detail and ability to work with accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills, both in Japanese and English.