Support finance and accounting operations for Japanese entities/business units by combining Japanese language expertise with accounting knowledge. Act as a bridge between Japan-based stakeholders and the Shared Services/Finance team.

Key Responsibilities
• Japanese Language Support
• Translate business documents, emails, SOPs, and financial reports between Japanese and English.
• Interpret during meetings, training sessions, audits, and business reviews.
• Coordinate with Japan-based stakeholders for finance-related queries and issue resolution.
• Accounting & Finance Operations
• Process and review transactions in:
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• General Ledger (GL)
• Fixed Assets
• Bank Reconciliations
• Intercompany Accounting
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial reports and account reconciliations.
• Assist in audit requests and compliance activities.
• Follow accounting policies, internal controls, and SOPs.
• Stakeholder Management
• Liaise with Japan business teams and global finance teams.
• Track and resolve accounting queries within agreed timelines.
• Support process improvement and automation initiatives.



Required Qualifications Education
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. CA Inter, CMA Inter, MBA Finance, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Japanese Language Skills
• Positive verbal and written communication in Japanese and English.
• Accounting Skills
• 2-8 years of experience in Finance & Accounting operations.
• Knowledge of:
• AP, AR, GL, Fixed Assets
• Financial Reporting
• Reconciliations
• Month-End Close
• Understanding of IFRS, US GAAP, or local accounting standards preferred.
• Systems Knowledge
• SAGE 300
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Key Competencies
• Strong analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Cross-cultural communication.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Customer-centric approach.
• Ability to work in a global shared services environment.
• Preferred Experience for Shared Services
• Experience supporting Japanese business units.
• Experience in Finance Shared Services Center (SSC) or Global Business Services (GBS).
• Exposure to accounting process transitions and automation projects

📌 Japanese Language Specialist (Noida)
🏢 Global Schools Group
📍 Noida