Accountant / Tax Associate (Japanese Speaking)

[Job ID: 1693781]

Job Summary:

Experienced accounting professional to manage full-set accounting and tax-related activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and seamless client support.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-set accounting functions for assigned client portfolios independently.
• Maintain and organize accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and process journal entries in English.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Liaise with Japanese-speaking clients regarding accounting and financial matters.
• Collect, review, and provide required documents and information to clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external auditors in Singapore to support audit engagements.
• Support tax filing and tax-related compliance activities.
• Handle other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Japanese language for liaising with Japanese-speaking clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to independently perform full-set accounting functions.
• Experience in accounting and/or taxation roles in Japan or overseas.
• Practical experience in an accounting firm, tax firm, audit firm, or corporate finance/accounting environment.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification is an added advantage.
• US CPA qualification is an added advantage.
• Tax Agent qualification, including partial qualification completion, is an added advantage.
• LCCI or equivalent bookkeeping/accounting certification is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Singapore accounting and taxation practices is an added advantage.
• Experience handling GST and withholding tax compliance is an added advantage.
• Experience working in an accounting firm is an added advantage.
• Experience in Singapore accounting functions is an added advantage.
• Experience using English-language accounting software such as MYOB is an added advantage.

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time permanent employment option.
• 6-month contract employment option available.
• Part-time arrangement available (minimum 4 days per week).
• Flexible working hours and working schedule may be discussed.
• Estimated monthly workload of approximately 140 hours for part-time arrangements.

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