Financial Professional

We are seeking a Finance Professional to join our STB office in Tokyo. The ideal candidate will assist with various accounting functions, including managing financial records, expense reports, and ensuring compliance with local regulations, tax filing, billing and other related duties. The ideal candidate should have a degree in accounting or finance, basic understanding of accounting principles and practices, proficiency in accounting software and be proficient in written and spoken English and Japanese. Accounting Tasks:Inputs vendor invoices in Chrome RiverChecks on employee expense reports being attached with supporting receipts and documents and ensure correctness, accuracy and compliance with firm policiesChecks on vendor payment vouchers being attached with supporting documents and ensure correctness and accuracyPrepares and processes accounting entries into the accounting systemVerifies bank account details with local/overseas vendors or payeesBank reconciliation with bank statement against general ledgerDaily banking operationsAssists in annual budget preparationAssist in monthly payroll process Assisting in annual budget preparation and ongoing analysis and budget reporting to regional stakeholdersAssist in Tax filing/reporting, reconciliation and paymentBilling Tasks:Provide billing printouts to partners and associates for fee updates and invoicing, ensureaccuracy and in compliance with firm’s billing arrangementPrepare draft bills for partners, ensure accurate billing, adhere to client-specific requirements and in compliance with tax requirementsProvide billing materials to partners for matters with regular billing frequency Ensure billing on scheduleMonitor and coordinate with partners to ensure timely deliver on finalized bills. Assist with obtaining info for collection projections when requiredUpdating diary entries to reallocate to correct matters / comply with client’s requirementsMaintain billing documentations and filing on system, ensure accuracy and adequateapprovals for all discounts and write offsMonitor payment status for client-paid vendor invoicesPersonality, skills and experience:Proficient in written and spoken English and JapaneseProficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power point)Strong team player with excellent communicationStrong attention to detail and highly organizedDiscretion when dealing with sensitive/confidential work informationAbility to work to strict time constraints and meet deadlinesAbility to prioritize workPleasant, confident, approachable, proactive, organized and professionalFlexibility to work varied hours as neededThis is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in accounting within a legal, dynamic and supportive environment.