Accountant / Tax Associate (Japanese Speaking)

Good Job Creations (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time option

6-month contract option

Part-time arrangement (min 4 days/week

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Good Job Creations (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage full-set accounting and tax-related activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and seamless client support.

The role involves handling full-set accounting for client portfolios, liaising with Japanese-speaking clients, preparing journal entries in English, and coordinating with external auditors in Singapore. Candidates with CPA or related qualifications and MYOB experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Japanese to liaise with Japanese-speaking clients.
• Ability to independently perform full-set accounting functions.
• Experience in accounting/tax roles in Japan or overseas.
• Experience in an accounting firm, tax firm, audit firm, or corporate finance/accounting environment.
• CPA or related qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-set accounting functions for client portfolios independently.
• Maintain and organize accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and process journal entries in English.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Liaise with Japanese-speaking clients regarding accounting and financial matters.
• Collect, review, and provide required documents and information to clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external auditors in Singapore to support audit engagements.
• Support tax filing and tax-related compliance activities.
• Handle other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Japanese language

Full-set accounting

Independent work

Education

CPA qualification

US CPA qualification

Tax Agent qualification

LCCI or equivalent

Singapore accounting practices knowledge

Tools

MYOB

Job description

Job Summary

Experienced accounting professional to manage full-set accounting and tax-related activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and seamless client support.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-set accounting functions for assigned client portfolios independently.
• Maintain and organize accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and process journal entries in English.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Liaise with Japanese-speaking clients regarding accounting and financial matters.
• Collect, review, and provide required documents and information to clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external auditors in Singapore to support audit engagements.
• Support tax filing and tax-related compliance activities.
• Handle other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Japanese language for liaising with Japanese-speaking clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to independently perform full-set accounting functions.
• Experience in accounting and/or taxation roles in Japan or overseas.
• Practical experience in an accounting firm, tax firm, audit firm, or corporate finance/accounting environment.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification is an added advantage.
• US CPA qualification is an added advantage.
• Tax Agent qualification, including partial qualification completion, is an added advantage.
• LCCI or equivalent bookkeeping/accounting certification is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Singapore accounting and taxation practices is an added advantage.
• Experience handling GST and withholding tax compliance is an added advantage.
• Experience working in an accounting firm is an added advantage.
• Experience in Singapore accounting functions is an added advantage.
• Experience using English-language accounting software such as MYOB is an added advantage.

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time permanent employment option.
• 6-month contract employment option available.
• Part-time arrangement available (minimum 4 days per week).
• Flexible working hours and working schedule may be discussed.
• Estimated monthly workload of approximately 140 hours for part-time arrangements.