Japanese Interpreter & General Affairs

JAC Recruitment; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment in an Indonesian manufacturing environment seeks a Japanese Interpreter & General Affairs professional. You will support Japanese-speaking management and coordinate between Japanese and Indonesian stakeholders, handling interpretation, documents, and workplace communication.

The role also covers driver supervision, vehicle coordination, vendor relations, and expatriate administration, requiring a JLPT N2 and minimum 2 years in a Japanese manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• JLPT N2 certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Japanese manufacturing company.
• Experience as a Japanese interpreter or in HRGA is valuable.
• Experience supporting expatriate employees or Japanese-speaking management is highly regarded.
• Good command of Japanese and Bahasa Indonesia; English proficiency would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of Japanese business culture and workplace etiquette.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive, with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate company driver activities and operational transportation.
• Arrange and monitor company operational vehicles, including rental cars and vehicle maintenance.
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with general affairs-related vendors.
• Handle work permits, immigration processes, and related administrative matters for expatriate employees.
• Monitor document validity, renewal schedules, and administrative compliance requirements.
• Provide Japanese–Indonesian interpretation during meetings, site visits, and business activities.
• Prepare and translate business correspondence, reports, announcements, and other documents between Japanese and Indonesian.
• Support Japanese-speaking management with communication, documentation, and meeting administration, including the preparation of minutes and summaries.

Skills

JLPT N2

Japanese language

Bahasa Indonesia

English

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Japanese Interpreter & General Affairs role combines Japanese–Indonesian interpretation, business communication, expatriate support, and general affairs administration within a manufacturing environment. The position plays an important part in supporting Japanese-speaking management and facilitating effective coordination across Japanese-speaking and Indonesian-speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate company driver activities and operational transportation
• Arrange and monitor company operational vehicles, including rental cars and vehicle maintenance
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with general affairs-related vendors
• Handle work permits, immigration processes, and related administrative matters for expatriate employees
• Monitor document validity, renewal schedules, and administrative compliance requirements
• Provide Japanese–Indonesian interpretation during meetings, site visits, and business activities
• Prepare and translate business correspondence, reports, announcements, and other documents between Japanese and Indonesian
• Support Japanese-speaking management with communication, documentation, and meeting administration, including the preparation of minutes and summaries

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• JLPT N2 certification
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Japanese manufacturing company
• Previous experience as a Japanese interpreter or in general affairs, Human Resources and General Affairs (HRGA), or a related position would be valuable
• Experience supporting expatriate employees or Japanese-speaking management is highly regarded
• Good command of Japanese and Bahasa Indonesia; English proficiency would be an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of Japanese business culture and workplace etiquette
• Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive, with the ability to work independently
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

About the company

A company in the food manufacturing industry producing food products for the Indonesian market. The organisation operates in a manufacturing environment supported by established food production expertise and technology from Japan.