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.