AP Accountant Senior (Japanese)

Responsibilities

1. Check, sort, code and match invoices
2. Process non-PO invoices in accordance with the Delegation of Authority
3. Monitor and reconcile vendor statements to ensure payments are up to date
4. Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and complex issues
5. Co-ordinate and participate in month end closing
6. Ensure data accuracy
7. Perform other ad-hoc tasks defined by the direct leader or above
8. Handle queries through email or phone (both external and internal customers)
9. Review payment runs to ensure data accuracy
10. Produce and ensure accuracy of monthly reports (e.g. KPI, GRNI, AP Aging)
11. Have a continuous follow up on aged items (e.g. GRNI, AP Aging)
12. Provide trainings and coaching to Associate and Staff Accountants
13. Ensure Desktop Procedure Documentation is up-to-date
14. Recognize process deficiencies and suggest solutions
15. Participate and lead smaller projects as required
16. Provide guidance in prioritization to team members
17. Handle and (in case required) escalate performance issues and errors occurred
18. Lead calls and meetings
19. Be the primary contact for the site, SV and other team members regarding any questions or process related issues
20. Qualifications: 3+ years relevant experience
21. Bachelor's Degree required, finance degree or Business degree preferred
22. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and any other language (as per required in role)
23. Accounts payable experience in a Shared Service environment is preferred
24. Confident user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
25. Solid knowledge and experience using ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP) is an advantage
26. Proficient in data entry and management
27. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with stakeholders
28. Strong bias for action and ability to proactively recognize and resolve issues through root cause analysis
29. Ability to cope with and drive process changes
30. Ability to train and coach other team members
31. Continuous improvement mindset (LEAN Six Sigma is an advantage)
32. Ability to stay professional in challenging situations
33. Ability to provide guidance in prioritization to team members
34. Ability to coordinate a team of 2-5 members if required
35. Japanese language proficiency at JLPT N2 level or above is required