Finance & Accounts Executive / Senior Executive (Japanese Speaking)

Primo Diamond Singapore Pte. Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance RM200 per month

Transport allowance RM100 per month

Medical insurance after confirmation

Job summary

Primo Diamond Singapore Pte. Ltd is seeking a Finance & Accounts Executive / Senior Executive who can manage Malaysia and Singapore entities. The role supports financial reporting to Japan HQ and coordinates with management, headquarters, and local teams from KL Sentral.

The ideal candidate has MFRS knowledge, JLPT N2/N3, strong Excel skills, and experience with JGAAP and consolidation reporting. Open to multi-entity coordination and tax filings.

Qualifications

• High school education or above.
• Knowledge of MFRS and practical experience applying these standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software.
• Japanese proficiency at JLPT N2 or N3 level, or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate financial information between local teams and Japan headquarters.
• Experience preparing JGAAP financial statements and consolidation reporting schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, assist with tax filings and handle period-end closing in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Prepare financial statements under Japanese GAAP (JGAAP) for Japan headquarters and submit consolidation reporting schedules.
• Prepare financial reporting materials in Japanese for Board of Directors meetings.
• Process bank transfers and manage cash flow schedules.
• Prepare budgets and analyse variances in gross profit and expenses.

Skills

MFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

JLPT N2/N3

Multi-entity coordination

Education

High school education or above

Tools

Accounting software

Office software

Job description

Finance & Accounts Executive / Senior Executive (Japanese Speaking)

Malaysia and Singapore responsibilities | Based in KL Sentral

About the role

Responsible for finance and accounting for the Malaysia entity, with additional responsibility for the Singapore entity. The role supports financial reporting to Japan headquarters and communication among management, headquarters and local teams.

Find out more here:
https://www.iprimo.jp/
https://www.iprimo.my/

Key responsibilities

Prepare financial reports, assist with tax filings and handle period-end closing in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and applicable tax laws and regulations

Prepare financial statements under Japanese Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (JGAAP) for Japan headquarters and submit consolidation reporting schedules to its accounting department

Prepare financial reporting materials in Japanese for Board of Directors meetings

Process bank transfers, prepare cash flow schedules and manage funds

Prepare budgets, monitor actual performance against budgets and analyse variances in gross profit, expenses and other financial items

Coordinate with the outsourced bookkeeping provider in Singapore and handle procedures with banks and other financial institutions

Maintain effective communication with Primo Singapore team members and coordinate and verify accounting figures with the merchandising department

Support management-level communication and decision‑making among the Director, Japan headquarters and local team members

About you

High school education or above

Knowledge of MFRS and practical experience applying these standards

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software

Japanese proficiency at JLPT N2 or N3 level, or equivalent

Ability to communicate and coordinate financial information between local teams and Japan headquarters

Ability to independently manage and progress work across multiple entities while cooperating with other departments and external stakeholders

Experience preparing JGAAP financial statements and consolidation reporting schedules

Tax knowledge and practical experience with tax filings in Malaysia or Singapore

Required: An accounting qualification equivalent to Japanese Bookkeeping Level 2 or higher (Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry).

Accounting or finance qualifications, such as ACCA or CPA is preferred.

Meal allowance: RM200 per month

Transport allowance: RM100 per month

Medical insurance after confirmation of employment

Rest days and holidays: Saturdays, Sundays and selected public holidays

Annual leave: from 14 days

One day of birthday leave per year after confirmation of employment

Bonus: one month of salary

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Accounts and Finance Executive?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Full Set Accountant?
• What's the highest level of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) certification you have passed?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards?