Associate, Spend Management, P2P (Japanese Speaking)

Client Profile
Our client is a multinational investment bank with a track record of more than a decade. They are a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions governments and individuals. 

Responsibilities

Professionals in CPM have an analytical mindset, exhibit intellectual curiosity and are from diverse academic backgrounds. This role sits within the Spend Management pillar. 
 
The role requires collaboration with different functions across the firm on a regular basis, an ability to work independently, and ability to interact with senior professionals across the firm. It also entails in-depth analysis and reporting for senior management, requiring diligence and a commercial mindset. The candidate is required to work closely with global counterparts. Should have excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
 
Job Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To 

• Manage third party operating expense payments and reporting for Japan and other Asia entities 

• Acquire in depth understanding of the regulations, tax handling and accounting controls in multiple jurisdictions associated with invoice payments 

• Drive process transformation initiatives to enhance operating efficiencies & controls within the processes 

• Manage risks in the process by implementing and reviewing relevant controls 

• Conduct data analysis to identify the trend/root cases to effectively engage the stakeholders to address problems and opportunities for improvements with innovative solutions to mitigate risks 

• Participate in Spend Management platform upgrade / enhancement projects and User Acceptance Testing effectively 

• Exhibit confidence in communicating in a variety of forums, sessions, presentations, and training sessions 

• Build relationships with businesses at all levels within the corporation will be a key success factor for this role 

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with + 4 years’ experience in relevant profiles with accounts payable experience or any other equivalent payment operations 

• Business to native level in both written and spoken Japanese. These language skills would help the employee with interactions with external vendors and internal stakeholders regarding ongoing vendor engagements 

• Committed, driven and self-motivated individual who strive to improve the processes and enhance controls 

• Ability to multi-task & deliver under pressure 

• Strong communication and good interpersonal skills 

• Experience with ERP systems (Ariba, Fieldglass, S4/HANA), including implementation & transformation experience on SAP, and ServiceNow 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools 

• Strong risk management mindset 
   

Preferred Qualifications

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Appreciate your understanding. 

EA: JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd.
EA Licence: 90C3026 
EA Personnel: R24123855
EA Personnel Name: Mei Kamioka

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