Role Description
The Business Services Finance Consultant position is an exciting opportunity for candidates who thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced business process outsourcing (BPO) environment.
The Finance Consultant supports the delivery of accurate and timely finance services to multiple clients across different industries and countries, with a strong focus on Japan-based subsidiaries of global companies.
This role requires strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage multiple client portfolios with professionalism and accountability.
Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided for Japan and other country-specific finance processes, local regulations, and internal systems. This position offers the opportunity to develop both operational and client advisory skills within a global consulting environment, across key finance areas such as accounting, banking, and tax services, paving the way for progression into a senior consultant role.
Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Receive and process finance documents from clients, record transactions accurately in the accounting system in accordance with accounting policies and standards and deliver financial reporting packages within agreed timelines.
- Manage payment initiation through the online banking platform in line with the agreed payment cycle and approval process, and prepare cash flow projections
- Support tax filing activities and monitor statutory and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
- Comply with finance business processes and procedures to ensure operational consistency and efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to all document retention, reporting and audit requirements across multiple countries.
- Review and ensure the accuracy of accounting entries, cash flow projections, and payment setups prepared Assisting in documenting finance processes and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent and quality delivery.
- Participating in knowledge sharing, process improvement initiatives, and system enhancement activities.
Required Qualifications
Skills and Experience:
- At least 1 year of working experience, preferably in accounting, finance, or similar professional services.
- Bachelor's degree in accountancy/finance or equivalent qualification/business experience.
- Business-level English reading and writing skills.
- Proficiency in reading and writing Chinese characters.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Personal Attributes:
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.
- Customer-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels across several countries.
- Demonstrated ability and motivation to learn knowledge, new systems and global finance processes.
Bonus Qualifications
- 3+ years of work experience, preferably in accounting, finance, or professional services.
- Japanese language proficiency.
