Company: Japanese company
Position: Financial Administrator (Japanese Speaking)
Location: Hertfordshire (hybrid working)
Salary: up to GBP30K (depending on experience)
Key Responsibilities:
Submitting SAP-related codes in Japanese as requested by the Financial Controller.
Entering supplier invoices into the accounting system.
Preparing payment runs and processing ad hoc payments.
Issuing sales invoices and managing debt collection.
Performing bank reconciliations and ensuring alignment between SAP records and bank statements.
Posting month-end journal entries.
Recording and processing fixed assets.
Assisting with both internal and external annual audits.
Supporting the budgeting process.
Providing assistance with financial analysis.
Filing and archiving invoices.
Assisting with VAT return preparation.
Reviewing and processing employee expense claims.
Coordinating with the Japanese headquarters on approval procedures, contracts, IT matters, and other tasks as directed by managers.
Carrying out any other general financial administrative duties as assigned by the Financial Controller.
Key Skills & Competencies:
A highly experienced Administrator with strong attention to detail.
Proficient in both English and Japanese, including providing translation support.
Demonstrates strong accuracy and consistency in work.
Possesses basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, and Pivot Tables.
Knowledge of SAP and IBM Notes is advantageous but not required.
Able to prioritise tasks effectively, working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Well-organised with a proactive, continuous-improvement mindset.
Familiarity with the video gaming industry is desirable but not essential.