Mandarin Translator

Paycools; Kosambi; On-site; IDR 66,960,000 - 111,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycools is seeking a Mandarin Translator/Interpreter to support Compliance and Technical teams in communicating with head office and external parties, including consultants, service providers, and business partners. The role also supports routine Operations communications as needed.

You will interpret in meetings, translate and review documents between Mandarin, Indonesian and English, and prepare meeting minutes to ensure clear messages and timely responses.

Qualifications

• Mandarin language proficiency certificate required (HSK 3+; higher levels preferred).
• 1–3 years of translator/interpreter experience; fintech/banking/legal/tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret during meetings and daily interactions between Compliance & Technical teams and head office, partners, or external parties.
• Translate and review documents between Mandarin and Indonesian/English (regulatory, cooperation agreements, procedures, and manuals).
• Prepare meeting minutes and accurately convey messages, inquiries, and responses between involved parties.
• Translate routine communications for Operations with merchant partners as needed.
• Clarify specialized terminology with relevant teams to ensure translation accuracy (legal, financial, IT).
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all company documents and sensitive information.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Indonesian fluency

English fluency

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma (D3) in Chinese-related field

Related field preference (law, IR, or Chinese literature)

Job description

We are seeking a Mandarin Translator/Interpreter to support our Compliance and Technical teams in communicating with internal stakeholders, the head office, and external parties (such as consultants, service providers, and business partners). Additionally, this role will provide support for routine communication within the Operations team as needed.

Key responsibilities

Serve as an interpreter during meetings and daily interactions between the Compliance & Technical teams and the head office, partners, or external parties.

Translate and review documents (Mandarin to Indonesian/English or vice versa), including compliance/regulatory documents, cooperation agreements, operational procedures, and technical manuals.

Prepare meeting minutes and accurately convey messages, inquiries, and responses between all involved parties.

Assist the Operations team by translating routine communications with merchant partners, when required.

Proactively consult with relevant teams to clarify specialized terminology (legal, financial, or IT-related) to ensure the accuracy of translations.

Maintain the strict confidentiality of all company documents and sensitive information.

About you

Minimum SMA Diploma (D3) or Bachelor's degree (S1)—preferably in Chinese Literature, Law, International Relations, or a related field.

At least 1–3 years of experience as a translator/interpreter; prior experience in fintech, banking, legal, or the technology sector is highly preferred.

Must provide an official Mandarin language proficiency certificate, minimum HSK Level 3 (preference given to those with HSK Level 4, 5, or 6).

Proficient in Mandarin, Indonesian, and English (both spoken and written).

Detail-oriented and meticulous when reading and drafting documents.

Honest, trustworthy, and capable of maintaining the confidentiality of company data.

Efficient and able to work quickly in a dynamic work environment.