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Financial Assistant (Japanese Speaker)

Job title: Financial Assistant (Japanese Speaker)
Location: Singapore
Specialisation: Healthcare & Life Sciences
Salary: SGD 45,500 - 71,500 (Annual)
Reference: PR/095423
Job published: June 10, 2025 17:19
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Overview

Hiring Finance Specialist at a US Pharmaceutical Company

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Deliver STS (Source to Settle) and OTC (Order to Cash) services for the Japan market, with potential support for other APAC regions

  • Manage STS tasks such as supplier onboarding, PO and invoice processing, employee expenses, and payment operations

  • Handle OTC activities including customer and credit maintenance, cash application, collections, and order management

  • Prepare accurate month-end closing for Japan and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls

  • Liaise with internal/external auditors and cross-functional teams; contribute to service level and KPI improvements

  • Support continuous process improvement and training initiatives; flexible to take on ad hoc tasks or job rotations


JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Open to candidates without prior STS/OTC experience

  • Business-level fluency in Japanese and English is essential  * Necessary for internal/external communication

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred; ACA/ACCA/CPA is a plus

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles; SOX and audit experience preferred

  • Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; collaborative and culturally adaptable

 

Additional Information

  • Expected Salary:Around 4,000/ month +VB (around 10% of annual salary)

 

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