Japanese Interpreter for Accounting Department

John Clements Recruitment, Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the Philippines is seeking a Japanese language interpreter to bridge communication between local staff and Japanese expatriates. The ideal candidate will collaborate on accounting operations, translate relevant documents, and provide support for financial reporting. This role offers a chance to gain comprehensive experience in administrative functions within a Japanese company environment.

Benefits

SL/VL

13th month pay

Bonus

HMO

Qualifications

• Experience as a Japanese interpreter is essential.
• Basic knowledge of financial tasks and procedures is required.
• Proficiency with Excel is necessary for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Japanese language interpreter and liaison.
• Collaborate with local staff on accounting operations.
• Translate documents related to accounting tasks.

Skills

Japanese interpreter experience

Basic knowledge of financial and numerical management

Proficiency in Excel

Experience working in Japanese companies

Job description

The core accounting tasks are handled by Filipino staff. The successful candidate for this position will primarily serve as a Japanese language interpreter and liaison, acting as a bridge between local staff and Japanese expatriates, as well as supporting communication with the Japanese headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Filipino staff on general accounting operations
• Interpret and translate documents related to accounting tasks
• Provide financial and budget reports to Japanese expatriates
• Liaise with the Japan headquarters on accounting and related matters
• In addition to accounting-related tasks, there may be occasional assignments involving general affairs or labor-related matters from the Japanese side.
• This provides a valuable opportunity to gain well-rounded experience in overall administrative functions.

Accounting Department Structure

• A team of 6 Filipino staff members:
• 1 General Manager (Male)
• 1 Assistant Manager (Female)
• 4 Team Members

The background of this position is the resignation of the current Japanese accounting staff.

The member who will leave plays an important role in bridging the Japan side and the Philippine side, so the client wants a similar person who can communicate with both the local accounting staff and the Japanese HQ/Japanese expat.

• They need a Japanese interpreter who can also bridge the accounting/back office staff.
• Japanese interpreter experience
• Basic knowledge of financial and numerical management
• Comfortable using Excel, or preferably proficient in it
• Work experience working in Japanese companies

Benefits

SL/VL, 13th month, Bonus, HMO, etc.

Work schedule

Monday to Friday 8 am-5 pm (1 hour lunch break + 15 mins break every 10 am and 3 pm)

Interview process

1st: online, 2nd: F2F