Business Services Finance Senior Consultant

Role Description

The Business Services Finance Senior Consultant position is an exciting opportunity for candidates who thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced business process outsourcing (BPO) environment.

The Finance Senior 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:

• Acting as the primary point of contact for assigned clients on all finance, accounting, banking and tax related matters.
• Communicating via email, phone, and online meetings with clients.
• Review financial reports and ensure the accuracy of accounting entries, email drafts, cash flow projections, and payment setups prepared by other team members.
• Overseeing the full finance cycle, ensuring accurate and compliant service delivery across finance processes, in accordance with accounting policies and standards.
• Guiding and reviewing the work of junior team members to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with statutory requirements and client policies.
• Leading and contributing to continuous improvement projects within the finance service team.
• Collaborating with external finance vendors and partners to ensure timely and accurate processing while maintaining awareness of local requirements.
• Contribute actively to finance client on-boarding processes

Required Qualifications

Skills and Experience

• At least 4 years 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:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including experience coaching or reviewing junior team members work.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels across several countries.
• Demonstrated ability and motivation to learn new knowledge, systems and global finance processes.

Bonus Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience, preferably in accounting, finance, or professional services.
• Japanese language proficiency.
• Certified Accountant or CPA.