Accounts Payable Senior Specialist (Japanese Speaker)

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Job purpose:

The role is part of the Expense Management / Accounts Payable team of the entity, ensuring that invoices are paid timely and entries are booked correctly. At the same time being responsible that the Commerzbank global payment processes and policies are adhered to meticulously. The payment process is performed for all serviced entities and may include Commerz Global Service Solutions itself.
To ensure that expenses are allocated to the correct cost center upon payment of invoices
To take an important role I the month-end process by passing accounting entries as needed
To guide junior staff in the team
To work closely with the Regional Head Office in Singapore as well as various stakeholders in the other services entities to ensure consistency in payment processes across the serviced entities
To work in Finance-related projects
Key to performing this role is an ability to work both independently to meet the expectations on invoice processing and alongside team members to meet the additional responsibilities. Further, good communication skills are required, both verbal and written, for interaction with key stakeholders such as other departments and internal / external auditors.

Key activities:

To be responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of invoice processing for the serviced entities
To ensure all invoices are compliant to Commerzbank’s policies and approval requirements before being paid
To closely work with the Regional Head Office, other departments / counterparts in the region on resolving disputes and ensure proper escalation process where necessary
To ensure all relevant reconciliation tasks are done in a timely manner and open questions get resolved
Drive changes to policies where needed
To prepare regular and ad hoc statistics and reports on expenses
To guide other Finance teams in the region on Expense Management processes and to guide junior staff
To cooperate closely with other Finance areas to support achievement of overall process goals. E.g. provide input to budget and cost allocation processes as well as to numbers explain for legal entity expenses
To oversee the month end bookings required for the entities, such as operating and bonus accruals, prepayments and intercompany related items
To drive changes in Expense Management processes to further enhance efficiency
Take active role in Finance projects as they arise

Formal education:

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

Minimum 5 years experience in an Expense Management / Accounts Payable department
Experience with Financial Institutions beneficial
Organized and able to prioritize
Good attention to detail, accuracy and being meticulous
Good analytical and problem solving skills, good team player
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Process orientated with ability to analyse and recommend / drive improvements
Service orientated to key clients and stakeholders
Able to work with minimum supervision and under time pressure with tight deadlines
Proficient in MS Office application
Language skills: English, Mandarin and Japanese required

Job purpose:

The role is part of the Expense Management / Accounts Payable team of the entity, ensuring that invoices are paid timely and entries are booked correctly. At the same time being responsible that the Commerzbank global payment processes and policies are adhered to meticulously. The payment process is performed for all serviced entities and may include Commerz Global Service Solutions itself.
To ensure that expenses are allocated to the correct cost center upon payment of invoices
To take an important role I the month-end process by passing accounting entries as needed
To guide junior staff in the team
To work closely with the Regional Head Office in Singapore as well as various stakeholders in the other services entities to ensure consistency in payment processes across the serviced entities
To work in Finance-related projects
Key to performing this role is an ability to work both independently to meet the expectations on invoice processing and alongside team members to meet the additional responsibilities. Further, good communication skills are required, both verbal and written, for interaction with key stakeholders such as other departments and internal / external auditors.

Key activities:

To be responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of invoice processing for the serviced entities
To ensure all invoices are compliant to Commerzbank’s policies and approval requirements before being paid
To closely work with the Regional Head Office, other departments / counterparts in the region on resolving disputes and ensure proper escalation process where necessary
To ensure all relevant reconciliation tasks are done in a timely manner and open questions get resolved
Drive changes to policies where needed
To prepare regular and ad hoc statistics and reports on expenses
To guide other Finance teams in the region on Expense Management processes and to guide junior staff
To cooperate closely with other Finance areas to support achievement of overall process goals. E.g. provide input to budget and cost allocation processes as well as to numbers explain for legal entity expenses
To oversee the month end bookings required for the entities, such as operating and bonus accruals, prepayments and intercompany related items
To drive changes in Expense Management processes to further enhance efficiency
Take active role in Finance projects as they arise

Formal education:

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

Minimum 5 years experience in an Expense Management / Accounts Payable department
Experience with Financial Institutions beneficial
Organized and able to prioritize
Good attention to detail, accuracy and being meticulous
Good analytical and problem solving skills, good team player
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Process orientated with ability to analyse and recommend / drive improvements
Service orientated to key clients and stakeholders
Able to work with minimum supervision and under time pressure with tight deadlines
Proficient in MS Office application
Language skills: English, Mandarin and Japanese required

About Commerz Global Service Solutions

Size

201 to 500

Industry

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Singapore

Founded

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