**bout the Role

We are looking for a Japanese Language Specialist with JLPT N2 certification and a background in either Research or Accounting. You will work with Japanese-language content, data and stakeholders, supporting our teams and clients through accurate language handling and domain knowledge. Freshers with strong N2 skills and relevant academics are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Common to all tracks

- Read, interpret and translate Japanese documents, emails and reports to and from English
- Act as the language bridge between Japanese-speaking clients or stakeholders and internal teams
- Maintain translation accuracy, terminology consistency and confidentiality of data
- Prepare summaries, reports and status updates in English and Japanese
- Meet quality, turnaround and productivity targets
- Support process documentation, glossaries and knowledge bases

Research track

- Conduct secondary research from Japanese sources (news, company filings, industry reports, government and market data)
- Extract, validate and organise data from Japanese-language sources into structured formats
- Prepare company, market or industry profiles and competitive analyses
- Translate and summarise research findings for English-speaking stakeholders
- Support primary research tasks such as survey coordination and interview support, where applicable

Accounting track

- Review and process Japanese-language invoices, vouchers, contracts and financial statements
- Support AP/AR, general ledger, reconciliation, month-end close and reporting activities
- Communicate with Japanese counterparts on queries, clarifications and approvals




- Translate accounting documents and terminology accurately (e.g. , , )
- Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements and applicable accounting standards

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree: Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business, Social Sciences or a related field (for Research roles, any research-oriented discipline is acceptable)
- JLPT N2 certification (mandatory); N1 is a strong plus
- 0-4 years of relevant experience in research, accounting, finance operations, or Japanese language support
- Strong written and spoken English

Preferred Skills
- Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Research track: familiarity with databases, data validation and business research tools
- Accounting track: familiarity with Tally, SAP, Oracle or similar ERP tools; knowledge of accounting fundamentals
- Prior experience in BPO, KPO, shared services or translation work
- Business-level Japanese (keigo, business email etiquette)

Core Competencies
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Good communication and cross-cultural sensitivity
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Willingness to learn new tools and processes

Positive to Have
- Experience supporting Japanese clients or working with Japan-based teams

What We Offer
- Competitive compensation as per experience and N2/N1 level
- Training and upskilling in Japanese and domain skills
- Exposure to international clients and global projects
- Career growth within language and domain specializations**

📌 Japanese Language Specialist (Chennai)
🏢 Enrich & Enlight Business consulting
📍 Chennai