Japanese Bilingual Accounts Payable Specialist | Taguig

Gratitude Inc

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Japanese Bilingual Accounts Payable Specialist | Taguig

1-5 Year(s)

Manila (Taguig)

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Job Description

Key Skills

Accounts Payable Proficient in Microsoft Office Japanese bilingual Experience in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / NetSuite / Workday)

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We are looking for a detail-oriented Japanese Bilingual Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance & Accounting Shared Services team. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) processes for Japanese operations while providing bilingual support to vendors and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, experience with ERP systems, and business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

Review, validate, code, and process vendor invoices and employee expense reports accurately.
Perform three-way matching of Purchase Orders (PO), Goods Receipts, and invoices.
Prepare and execute vendor payments through wire transfers, ACH, and other approved payment methods.
Support month-end closing activities, including AP accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and financial procedures.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary contact for Japan-based vendors.
Respond to payment inquiries, invoice discrepancies, and account-related concerns in both Japanese and English.
Coordinate with Procurement and other internal departments to resolve billing and payment issues.
Maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring timely issue resolution.

Translation & Documentation

Translate finance and accounts payable documents between Japanese and English.
Assist with bilingual communication for internal teams and external vendors.
Maintain accurate documentation and financial records.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

1–3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), or General Accounting.
Experience working in a Shared Services Center (SSC) or BPO environment is an advantage.

Language Requirements

Business-level Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N1 or N2 preferred; strong N3 candidates may also be considered).
Business-level English communication skills.
Excellent Japanese reading, writing, and speaking abilities.

Technical Skills

Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data analysis.
Knowledge of Accounts Payable best practices and financial processes.
Familiarity with Japanese business culture and communication etiquette.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of Japanese Consumption Tax (JCT).
Knowledge of withholding tax regulations.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Work Schedule

Permanent Night Shift
Fixed Weekends Off

Work Setup

Work From Office
Office Location: Aura, Taguig

Recruitment Process

Resume Screening
Initial Interview
Client Interview
Job Offer
Onboarding

Important Notes

Former Teleperformance employees are not eligible for rehire, either directly or through a third-party agency.

Role

Account & Financial Services

Timings

Night Shift (Permanent)

Industry

Accounting / Finance

Work Mode

Work from office

Functional Area

Banking / Financial Services

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