Japanese Speaker - Record to Report (General Ledger/Tax/Statutory)

COMPANY OVERVIEW
A shared service industry company located in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a career minded Record-To-Report to be part of their team. You will be a key part of helping the business in R2R processes, statutory, and tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate entry of the monthly journal entries.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of Journals statements and coordination with various stakeholders such as business partners, societies, authors, and publishers.
• Execution of the period end closing process, covering tasks like posting accrual, editorial cost accrual, accrual entry for recognized revenue from membership journals, analyzing tariff budgets, journal costs, direct costs, and pre-reconciling the Sub Ledger against the General Ledger. Additionally, ensuring complete interfacing of daily source data batches with the General Ledger.
• Conducting comprehensive financial analysis, encompassing both horizontal and vertical analyses of General Ledger (GL) accounts.
• Reviewing monthly journal entries to validate accuracy and completeness, ensuring all entries are appropriately recorded in system.
• Preparation of monthly account reconciliations and diligent resolution of any outstanding items within specified timelines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must possess proficiency in English, and having knowledge of Japanese language would be considered advantageous, particularly for interactions with upper management based in Japan.
• Minimum 2 years work experience and a degree in accounting, preferably a CPA
• Experience in Finance Shared Services center supporting Japan entities or handling Japan Accounting/Tax filling. Knowledge of Japanese Accounting/Tax Framework