Junior Analyst Invoice Processing (Japanese Speaker)

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is part of Accounts Payable team at Finance Shared Services.The role is responsible to process invoices, upload data, and manage requests.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Perform team processes including:
  • Invoice processing within SLA
  • Escalating problematic invoices on a timely manner
  • Resolving issues on a timely manner
  • Period/quarter/year end processing
  • Addressing end market inquiries
• Backing up Scanning / Senior Analyst if required.
• Assist with new process implementations
• Assist in maintenance of Accounts Payable general policies & procedures
• Participate in continuous improvement in process efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensure SOx/internal controls programs are adhered to
• Comply with accounting principles, GBS standards and SLAs

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Diploma with a minimum of 1-year work experience or Fresh Graduates with Degree in relevant field (preferably Commerce, Finance, Accounting)
• Applicant must be a Japanese Speaker with JLPT 1 / JLPT 2
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Basic knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures
• Ability to use SAP and other financial systems needed to perform and support the relevant functional area
• Good computer skills and proactive learner

BENEFICIAL

• Basic knowledge of expenditure cycle and rules (e.g. purchase orders, invoices, credit/debit notes, payment terms etc.)
• Basic knowledge of the treasury function and rules e.g. (bank statements, cash operations etc.)
• Basic knowledge of the inter-company recharge principles and rules