Japanese Translator/Secretary to CFO

ASK Headhunter; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Selangor, Malaysia is looking for a bilingual professional to act as a bridge between Japanese expatriates and local teams. This role involves translating documents and providing real-time interpretation during meetings, alongside offering administrative support to the CFO. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Japanese and English with strong organizational skills and the ability to navigate cultural nuances. Experience in the financial services industry is an advantage, but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting C-level executives is a plus.
• Prior experience in the financial services industry is advantageous.
• Ability to clarify business nuances and bridge cultural gaps.

Responsibilities

• Translate and interpret documents between Japanese and English.
• Attend meetings to provide real-time interpretation.
• Coordinate appointments and business meetings for the CFO.
• Arrange logistics for business trips and corporate events.
• Liaise with internal teams and external parties for clear communication.
• Prepare reports and presentations as requested by the CFO.
• Provide administrative support such as calendar management.

Skills

Proficient in Japanese

Proficient in English

Strong interpretation skills

Strong translation skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.