Accounts Assistant (6 mths Contract | Japanese Speaking) DT

MORGAN MCKINLEY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a meticulous AR specialist to manage accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, billing, and credit notes, with daily collaboration with Japan-based stakeholders.

You will ensure accurate ledger postings, perform bank reconciliations, and support internal controls and regulatory compliance while meeting monthly closing deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on AR experience
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to meet tight monthly closing deadlines

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions, including invoice coding, customer billing, and credit notes.
• Communicate daily with Japan-based vendors, clients, and internal teams to resolve payment queries, billing discrepancies, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and execute local and international vendor payments
• Manage collections, monitor aging AR reports, and follow up directly with Japan stakeholders on overdue balances.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, vendor statement checks, and customer ledger adjustments for AR accounts.
• Maintain accurate finance records to support internal controls, tax audits, and local regulatory rules

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Process Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions, including invoice coding, customer billing, and credit notes.
• Communicate daily with Japan-based vendors, clients, and internal teams to resolve payment queries, billing discrepancies, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and execute local and international vendor payments
• Manage collections, monitor aging accounts receivable reports, and follow up directly with Japan stakeholders on overdue balances.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, vendor statement checks, and customer ledger adjustments for AR accounts.
• Maintain accurate finance records to support internal controls, tax audits, and local regulatory rules

Job Requirements:

• JLPT N1, Native, or Full Professional Fluency in Japanese (written and spoken) is required to manage communications with Japan stakeholders.
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience handling AR or partial sets of accounts
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and the ability to work independently to meet tight monthly closing deadlines.

Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd

Debbie Tan Mei Lin

EA Licence No: 11C5502

EAP Registration No: R26159853