Japanese Speaking Assistant Manager-Accounting

Japanese Speaking Assistant Manager- Accounting

• Sydney CBD

• Full time Permanent

About the Company:
Our client, a leading global Japanese corporation, is seeking a Japanese Speaking Assistant Manager - Accounting to join their Sydney office. The company continues to expand in Australia, offering a stable and professional environment with strong growth potential.

About the Role:
The Assistant Manager - Accounting supports the efficient and accurate operation of the Sydney office's finance and accounting functions. This role involves managing a wide range of accounting, payroll, and reporting tasks while ensuring compliance with company policies and Australian accounting standards. You will work closely with the Finance & Administration Manager, General Manager, and Head Office in Japan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.

• Handle AP/AR, employee expense claims, and payments in line with company policies.

• Support payroll processing, including superannuation and PAYG compliance.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Assist with FBT calculations, tax compliance, and internal control procedures.

• Liaise with banks for transfers, FX transactions, and cash flow monitoring.

• Coordinate financial data exchange and communication with Head Office.

• Support JSOX compliance and financial audits when required.

Skills & Experience:

• 3 years + of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a corporate or Japanese-affiliated company.

• Understanding of accounting principles and Australian regulations.

• Experience with payroll, FBT, superannuation, and PAYG preferred.

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and time management skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Xero or MYOB is a plus.

• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

• Business-level Japanese language skills (spoken and written) highly regarded.

📞 Inquiries: 02 9978 1750
📧 career@ssb.hoban.com.au

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.