Japanese Translator/Secretary to CFO

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating a trusted vehicle ownership ecosystem. In this role, you will leverage your bilingual skills to facilitate communication between Japanese expatriates and local teams. Your expertise will help ensure clarity in business contexts while supporting C-level executives with administrative tasks. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance cross-cultural efficiency and contribute to a collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about bridging cultural gaps and making a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Japanese and English with strong interpretation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to bridge cultural gaps.

Responsibilities

• Translate and interpret documents between Japanese and English.
• Coordinate meetings and provide real-time interpretation.

Skills

Japanese Language Proficiency

English Language Proficiency

Interpretation Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Embark on a career at CARSOME, where our vision is to create the most trusted vehicle ownership ecosystem that is driven by technology and data. Join us in our mission to deliver unparalleled peace of mind to customers throughout their pre-owned vehicle ownership experience. At CARSOME, we are guided by values that prioritize our customers, encourage collaborative problem-solving, strive for continuous improvement, and foster bold yet thoughtful innovation. We're committed to efficient, humble leadership and taking ownership in our roles, always aiming to positively impact our employees, customers, and community

Your Day-to-Day

• Translate and interpret written documents, emails, reports, and meeting materials between Japanese and English (and vice versa), ensuring contextual accuracy.
• Attend meetings with CFO and relevant stakeholders to provide real-time interpretation and take accurate minutes of meetings.
• Coordinate and schedule appointments, business meetings, and internal/external engagements for the CFO.
• Arrange logistics for business trips and corporate events including travel bookings, accommodation, permits, and itineraries.
• Support documentation such as compiling glossaries, maintaining consistent terminologies, and updating financial-related terms.
• Liaise with internal teams and external parties to ensure that communications are clear, contextually aligned, and culturally appropriate.
• Prepare and organize reports, presentations, and research briefs as requested by the CFO.
• Provide administrative support such as filing, document control, calendar management, and follow-up tasks.
• Act as a communication bridge between Japanese expatriates and local team members to minimize cultural and regulatory misunderstandings.
• Assist in developing new communication/reporting processes to enhance cross-cultural efficiency in financial and operational settings.

Requirement

• Proficient in Japanese and English, with strong interpretation and translation skills (business/finance context preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to bridge cultural gaps and clarify business nuances.
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities; experience in supporting C-level executives is a plus.
• High attention to detail with confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive financial and corporate matters.
• Prior experience in the financial services industry is advantageous but not mandatory.