Account & Admin Staff (Part-time) (Japanese Speaking) - JL

Pasona; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Account and Admin Staff (Part-time) fluent in Japanese to manage financial reporting, expense approvals, and coordinate with HR. Candidates should have advanced accounting knowledge and effective communication skills in Japanese. This role is based in Otago, New Zealand and involves various accounting tasks and administration support. Interested applicants should send their resumes via email.

Qualifications

• Possesses advanced knowledge and experience in accounting and taxation.
• Able to communicate effectively in Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Verify and approve expense reimbursement forms.
• Handle journal entries and prepare closing reports.
• Manage bank transfers and cash flow.
• Coordinate with HR on personnel-related costs.
• Prepare closing adjustment entries.
• Support statutory audits and reporting.
• Calculate and file quarterly GST.
• Process payments and respond to inquiries.
• Assist in other administrative tasks.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in accounting

Effective communication in Japanese

Job description

Role Overview

Company: Research & Development, Production

Location: Buona Vista (Estimated 10 mins walk from MRT)

Position: Account and Admin Staff (Part-time) (Japanese Speaking)

Job ID: 19915

Responsibilities

• Expense Reimbursement Approval – Verify and approve expense reimbursement forms.
• Monthly Closing Support – Handle journal entries for HQ and the branch, prepare branch closing reports, and respond to related inquiries.
• Cash Management – Bank transfers, accounts payable clearing, cash flow management, inquiry handling, and bank reconciliation.
• Personnel Expense Management – Coordinate with the HR department on personnel-related costs (e.g., bonuses), and record related expenses.
• Year-End Closing – Prepare closing adjustment entries and reconcile differences between accounting standards.
• Financial Reporting – Support statutory audits (Japan + Singapore) and ACRA reporting.

• GST Handling – Quarterly GST calculation, filing, payment, and support for InvoiceNow.
• ICT Handling – Provide information to the audit corporation, respond to inquiries, and process payments.
• GTMR Handling – Provide information and respond to inquiries from the holding company (HD).
• Transfer Pricing Compliance – Work with the HD to ensure proper handling of transfer pricing matters.
• Tax Audit Support– Respond to inquiries from tax authorities (Japan + Singapore).

• Assist in other Administrative tasks.

Job Requirements

• Possesses advanced knowledge and experience in accounting and taxation.
• Able to communicate effectively in Japanese.

How to Apply

Interested applicants please send your resume to [e-mail] with email subject header "Job Application for Account and Admin Staff (Part-time) (Japanese Speaking) (Job ID: 19915)".

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Other applications will be updated to our database for future job opportunities.