Accountant-Japanese Speaking

TAIT Towers Asia Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

TAIT Towers Asia Limited in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned Accountant to manage comprehensive accounting for Japan entities, including GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliations, payroll, and intercompany flows.

You will prepare journals, month-end close, statutory filings, tax compliance, and support audits, with collaboration across APAC and global Finance.

Experts proficient in Epicor/SAP/Oracle and Excel, fluent in English and Japanese, plus strong accuracy and confidentiality, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with multi-entity books in APAC; China/Hong Kong/Vietnam desirable.
• Strong knowledge of journals, accruals, prepayments, balance-sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting and FX.
• Experience with statutory accounts, tax compliance and audits; coordination with external advisers.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar; strong Excel skills.
• Fluent in English and Japanese; Cantonese or Mandarin advantageous.
• Reliable, organized, proactive and able to meet strict deadlines with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping for Japan entities: GL, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank, payroll and intercompany.
• Process supplier invoices, customer invoices, receipts, payments, expenses and other transactions.
• Post bank transactions and complete reconciliations; monitor outstanding items.
• Prepare recurring journals including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and intercompany entries.
• Prepare month-end close, balance-sheet reconciliations and schedules for Japan Finance.
• Support statutory accounts, tax filings and regulatory reporting for APAC jurisdictions.
• Support consolidation and group reporting; coordinate with external advisers and auditors.
• Coordinate with APAC and Global Finance teams, banks, and service providers to meet deadlines.

Skills

English proficiency

Japanese proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Epicor

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Maintain accurate and complete bookkeeping records for the Japan entities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank, expense, payroll, and intercompany transactions.

Process supplier invoices, customer invoices and receipts, payments, expenses, and other accounting transactions in accordance with approved procedures and deadlines.

Post bank transactions and complete bank reconciliations; monitor outstanding items and investigate differences.

Maintain organized supporting documentation for all transactions and ensure records are available for review.

Month-End, Year-End & General Ledger

Prepare recurring and adjusting journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll, tax, foreign exchange, and intercompany entries.

Prepare balance-sheet reconciliations and month-end close schedules for review by Japan Finance.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies; escal... t significant or overdue issues promptly.

Support consolidation and group reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submission of entity data.
Statutory, Tax & Compliance

Support the preparation of statutory accounts, tax filings, and other local regulatory reporting for China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam, coordinating with external advisers where required.

Maintain accounting records and reporting in line with applicable local requirements, TAIT policies, and relevant accounting standards.

Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, confirmations, and requested documentation.Cash, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Intercompany.

Support cash management, payment runs, cash-flow information, and bank administration for the three jurisdictions.

Reconcile intercompany balances and coordinate confirmations and settlement with other TAIT entities.
Review outstanding accounts payable and accounts receivable items, support follow-up, and flag aged or unusual balances to Finance management.

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

Maintain appropriate controls over accounting transactions, approvals, access, and supporting records.
Use the ERP system and Excel effectively to maintain data quality, reporting accuracy, and audit trails; support improvements to accounting processes and finance systems.

Maintain current accounting procedures and contribute to standardization across the Japan entities.
Finance Coordination & Other Support.

Coordinate with APAC and Global Finance teams, banks, payroll providers, tax advisers, auditors, and local service providers to meet accounting deadlines.

Provide accurate accounting information and respond to finance requests.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

At least 5 years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experience, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close.

Experience maintaining or supporting the books of multiple entities in an international or APAC environment; experience covering China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam is highly desirable.

Strong knowledge of journals, accruals, prepayments, balance-sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, foreign exchange, and financial reporting.

Experience supporting local statutory accounts, tax compliance, and audit requirements, including coordination with external advisers.

Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar, together with strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Strong written and spoken in English and Japanese; Cantonese and/or Mandarin language capability is an advantage.

Reliable, organized, proactive, and able to manage strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Preferred Requirements

ACCA, CPA, HKICPA, CIMA, or another relevant professional qualification, or progress toward one.

Practical experience with accounting and tax requirements in Japan.

Experience with multi-currency accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and multi-entity consolidation reporting.

Experience with Epicor or another enterprise resource planning system in a manufacturing, engineering, construction, live entertainment, or other project-based environment.

Experience with payroll journals, local payment processes, tax filings, or statutory reporting coordination.