Accounting & Personal Assistant (Japanese-speaking)

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Japanese healthcare group seeks a bilingual Accounting & Personal Assistant to support operations in Kuala Lumpur. Key responsibilities include managing financial records, providing administrative support, and coordinating with Japan. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, fluent in Japanese, and hold a relevant degree from the University of Malaya, offering a unique opportunity within a supportive multicultural environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with a well-established Japanese healthcare group

Stable weekday working hours with work-life balance

Multicultural, supportive working environment

Meaningful work in a healthcare-related field with room for growth

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese (reading & writing at a business level).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Reliable, proactive, and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily bookkeeping and financial data entry.
• Assist with monthly and yearly closing procedures.
• Provide administrative support to the Malaysia Branch Director.

Skills

Fluent in Japanese

Proficient in English

Proficient in Malay

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactive

Education

Graduate of the University of Malaya – Japanese Studies

Job description

Accounting & Personal Assistant (Japanese-speaking)

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Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Salary: RM3,500 – RM4,500 (based on experience and qualifications)

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We are the Malaysian branch of a major Japanese healthcare group that operates clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and aesthetic clinics across Japan. We are currently looking for a bilingual Accounting Assistant cum Personal Assistant to support our daily operations in KL Sentral.

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Responsibilities:

• Handle daily bookkeeping and financial data entry
• Process invoices, receipts, and payments
• Assist with monthly and yearly closing procedures
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Provide administrative support to the Malaysia Branch Director
• Arrange business travel, including flight bookings to Japan
• Coordinate with HQ in Japan and handle correspondence in Japanese
• Manage general office duties and assist with miscellaneous tasks

Qualifications:

• Fluent in Japanese (reading & writing at a business level)
• Proficient in English and Malay
• Graduate of the University of Malaya – Japanese Studies Department
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Reliable, proactive, and capable of working independently

Preferred:

• Experience in accounting or administrative roles
• Familiarity with Japanese corporate culture and communication style

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a well-established Japanese healthcare group
• Stable weekday working hours with work-life balance
• A multicultural, supportive working environment
• Meaningful work in a healthcare-related field with room for growth

If you are passionate about supporting an international team and thrive in both financial and administrative tasks, we would love to hear from you!

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