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JAPANESE SPEAKING RTR ACCOUNTANT [REF: AK]

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure smooth month end closing activities - working to a tight deadline: Fixed assets accounting (addition, retirement and reconciliation), Inventory accounting, Intercompany accounting - AP, AR and reconciliations, Posting journals, Reviewing trial balance and month end reports
Ensure timely preparation of balance sheet reconciliation and quality of supporting schedules, based on high, medium or low risk accounts.
Cleaning up of aged items and work with interdepartmental (O2C & P2P & Market) counterparts when issues arise on GL accounts
Focal point for internal and external audit matters by ensuring timely submission of required financial supporting documents and information to auditors
Maintain a strong financial control environment and ensure timely escalation and remediation of any control deficiencies identified.
Ensure service level agreements (SLA) and monthly performance and productivity KPIs are met
Ensure timely submission of local government reporting and surveys
Develop new and update existing desktop procedures to reflect changes in process
Involvement in migration of new system from Coda to Oracle
Provide clear guidance and training to junior team members
Involvement in ad hoc R2R and ASSC activities. Providing support to other markets within the R2R function.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance or relevant Professional Qualification (ACCA / CPA / CIMA / MIA / ICAEW)
At least 4 years' relevant experience in accounting function
Good understanding of accounting principles, standards, financial statements and reports
Good command of Japanese (Speaking, read and write)
Able to work effectively as a member in multi-functional teams
Experienced in dealing with key stakeholders
Computer literate with basic knowledge in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Applicants must be willing to work in Bangsar.