- Full-time

Japanese-speaking Junior Assistant Accountant

- Brisbane CBD
- Full time

About the Company

Our client is a well-established international organisation with operations across multiple countries. The Brisbane office supports regional business activities and works closely with overseas stakeholders, offering employees the opportunity to gain exposure to international business, finance, and cross-cultural collaboration.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Japanese-speaking accounting professional at theearly stagesof their career to develop their skills within a supportive and professional environment.

About the Role

You will provide accounting and administrative support for a key international business unit. Working closely with local and overseas stakeholders, you willbe responsible forensuring theaccurateandtimelyprocessing of financial transactions, reporting, reconciliations, and general administration.

This role would suit a candidate with a strong attention to detail who is looking to build a long-term career in accounting and finance.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Processing & Reconciliations

- Process financial transactions andmaintainaccuraterecords.
- Handle invoicing, payment processing, and related documentation.
- Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Assistwith sales-related administration and financial processing.
- Ensure financial records aremaintainedaccurately andin a timely manner.

Reporting & Financial Support

- Prepare monthly financial reports and reconciliations.
- Assistwith budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Support cash flow reporting and monitoring.
- Assistin preparing financial statements and audit documentation.
- Support the maintenance of internal controls and financial processes.

Stakeholder & Administrative Support

- Respond to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Liaise with colleagues across different business functions to resolve issues and improve processes.




- Translate business communications between English and Japanese whererequired.
- Prepare meeting notes, reports, and administrative documentation.
- Coordinate meetings and provide general administrative support.

Team Support

- Assistthe wider finance team with reporting, reconciliations, and administrative tasks.
- Contribute positively to a collaborative and professional team environment.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.

About You

Skills & Experience

- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or nearing completion.
- 0-2 years of accounting, accounts, finance administration, or bookkeeping experience.
- Native-level Japanese and strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
- Experience with accounting software such as Xero, NetSuite, MYOB, SAP, or similar systems isadvantageous.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
- Comfortable working within a multicultural and internationally focused business environment.

What's on Offer?

- Opportunity to work in an international business environment.
- Exposure to overseas stakeholders and cross-border operations.
- Supportive finance team and excellent learning opportunities.
- Brisbane CBD location.
- Career development and long-term growth potential.
- Collaborative and professional working culture.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at***********@hoban.com.auor visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustmentsfor additional contact details.

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📌 Japanese-speaking Junior Assistant Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Staff Solutions Bilingual
📍 Brisbane