SME I2P (Japanese Language Expert)

At Syngenta our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers success. To support this mission we are looking for a Japanese language expert with an accounting background to join our Invoice to Pay (I2P) team. This role requires strong Japanese language proficiency to manage invoice processing vendor communications and financial document validation for Japanese operations. You will serve as the Japanese-language point of contact ensuring accurate interpretation and processing of accounting documents in Japanese and English.

Accountabilities:

• Invoice & Payment Processing: Process vendor invoices payment runs and Travel & Expense claims in Japanese and English ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Document Verification & Compliance: Review translate and validate Japanese-language accounting documents tax invoices and statutory records to ensure compliance with Japanese regulations.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary Japanese-language contact for vendor queries exception resolution and coordination with Japan-based stakeholders.
• Month-End Support & Audit Readiness: Assist with closing activities reconciliations and audit documentation requiring Japanese language interpretation.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications:

• Japanese language proficiency Speak Read and Write (mandatory)
• / / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification35 years of experience in an MNC Shared Services or BPO environment with exposure to finance/accounting processes
• Ability to interpret and process financial documents in both Japanese and English
• Working knowledge of Invoice to Pay processes (invoice processing exception handling payments T&E)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and English
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to independently handle queries

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience with SAP ERP and VIM (Vendor Invoice Management) tool
• Familiarity with Japanese tax regulations (VAT withholding tax tax invoices)
• Experience in accounts payable or general accounting roles
• Exposure to process improvement or automation initiatives within finance operations

Additional Information :

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time