Accounts Assistant (6 months Contract | Japanese Speaking) DT

Job Responsibilities:

Process end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions, including invoice coding, customer billing, and credit notes.

Communicate daily with Japan-based vendors, clients, and internal teams to resolve payment queries, billing discrepancies, and account reconciliations.

Prepare and execute local and international vendor payments

Manage collections, monitor aging accounts receivable reports, and follow up directly with Japan stakeholders on overdue balances.

Perform monthly bank reconciliations, vendor statement checks, and customer ledger adjustments for AP and AR accounts.

Assist with month-end closing tasks, including AP/AR accruals and unbilled revenue schedules

Maintain accurate finance records to support internal controls, tax audits, and local regulatory rules

Job Requirements:

JLPT N1, Native, or Full Professional Fluency in Japanese (written and spoken) is required to manage communications with Japan stakeholders.

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.

1-2 years of hands-on experience handling AP/AR or partial sets of accounts

Solid understanding of basic accounting principles

Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Excellent cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.

Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and the ability to work independently to meet tight monthly closing deadlines.

If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss the opportunity further please click apply now or email Debbie Tan at debbietan@morganmckinley.com for more information.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to, therefore if you do not receive a reply within 14 days please accept this as notification that you have not been shortlisted.

Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd

Debbie Tan Mei Lin

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EAP Registration No: R26159853