japanese bilingual - finance/ AccountingTASQ Staffing Solutions

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Job Title: Japanese Procure to Pay Operations Analyst
Overall Purpose:
To build, and sustain a high-performance team. Ensure Process KPIs and SLA are met consistently.
Responsibilities:
Support accounts payable processing in a service center environment.
Review and manage invoices that invoice processor vouches within standard SLA.
Make sure invoices and documents are qualified and compliant with company policy.
Prepare sampling and documentation for internal and/or external audit processes.
Support the monthly, quarterly, and yearly-end closing process.
Accountable for the accuracy of accounting like general ledger and tax coding for AP journals
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company finance policies, and local statutory requirements.
Ensure that all internal controls are effectively completed in accordance with global guidelines.
Preparing ad-hoc analysis and reports to controllership and other function teams
Monitor approvals database to ensure invoices are correctly routed through the system.
Monitor the performance of business requestors and approvers to ensure that the approvals process supports the prompt payment of vendor invoices.
Liaise with vendors and company personnel to handle queries and exceptions.
Monitor approval exception queues and ensure they are efficiently managed through the system.
Assist in the identification of issues and development of solutions related to accounts payable activities and processes.
Work to reduce the number of exceptions and escalations in relation to all teams.
Appraise Supervisor on issues, and processing statistics.
Participate in regular Accounts Payable Team discussions and process improvement initiatives.
OTHERS:
Shift Schedule: Morning Shift
Weekends off
Location: Mandaluyong Robinsons Cybergate Tower 2
SKILL AND QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 2 years of experience in finance-related work such as accounts payable and receivable.
Japanese Native/N1/N2/N3 level
Fluent oral and written English skills.
Adaptability to learn new processes, concepts, and skills.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office
Strong sense of responsibility, execution, and a proactive approach mindset
Good teamwork and smooth communication with controllers, clients, and third parties at all levels
Strong learning ability and ability to work under pressure.
Good understanding of end-to-end processes for accounts payable
Good understanding of local statutory requirements
Summary of role requirements:
Flexible hours available
2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
Working rights required for this role