Accounting Analyst (Japanese Speaking)

Job description

Introduction
As an accounting analyst at IBM you'll be a key player in all aspects of strategic payments planning. You will make significant contributions to high-profile operational initiatives as the business continues to grow globally.

Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM Accounting Kuala Lumpur (IAKL), which commenced operations in Malaysia in 1994, provides world-class accounting services, demonstrating its outstanding leadership in supporting the Accounting processes and analysis, financial systems and process controls for the Asia Pacific.

• Provide accounting support to countries in the Asia Pacific region
• Prepare local financial statements in accordance with local GAAP
• Comply with country legal and statutory reporting requirement
• Provide advice and counsel to management on US and country Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and guidelines
• Perform self-inspection on work areas and implement measures to ensure compliance with IBM accounting and country practices and guidelines.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliation and journal booking for accurate book keeping.

Required Professional and Technical Expertise :

• Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Banking/ Economics, Commerce, Business Studies/ Administration/ Management (Major in Finance or Accounting will be added advantages)
• Excellent academic achievement with an equivalent First Class Honours degree or a strong Second Class Upper Honours (Minimum CGPA 3.0)
• Strong people and communication skills
• Able to quickly absorb professional knowledge
• Have proficient IT skills to perform the job required
• Motivated and results-driven individual with initiative
• Must possess JLPT level certification with N1 or N2, Japanese University Graduate or Native Speaker.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Please refer to the JD above.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Please refer to the JD above.