Accountant / Senior Accountant (Japanese-speaking)

About Company: Our client is a Singapore-based advisory and consulting firm. They are supporting clients in business consultation, market entry, accounting and tax matters, with a particular understanding of Japanese business practices and the needs of Japanese companies expanding or operating overseas. Job Description: - Full-set bookkeeping and month-end closing for a portfolio of client companies - Preparation of statutory financial statements in English and Japanese - Corporate and individual tax computation and filing support - Direct communication with Japanese-speaking clients, including private/HNW individuals relocating to Singapore - Preparation of reports and documentation for the Japan head office in Japanese - Liaison with local colleagues and external parties in English - Other ad hoc tasks as assigned by the company Job Requirements: - Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience at an accounting or tax firm - Preferably Japanese CPA, Japanese Certified Tax Accountant, or USCPA - partial qualification or active study is welcomed - Proven ability to independently prepare a complete set of financial statements - Native-level Japanese proficient for client communication, documentation and Japan head-office reporting purposes - Business-level English for internal and external liaison in Singapore - Practical tax exposure is preferred. - Interest in a long-term career path toward practice leadership Compensation: - Work location: Centre region, Singapore - Working hours: Monday to Thursday 9am - 6pm, Friday 9am - 5.30pm - Annual leave and medical leaves - Variable bonus - Having an opportunity with ownership of a portfolio of client accounts, including a direct exposure to HNW private clients and cross-border tax matters - A professional firm that encourages work-life balance culture