Accounts Payable Specialist (Japanese Bilingual)

apartmentGratitude Inc placeManila calendar_month 
Job title: Accounts Payable Specialist (Japanese Bilingual)
Department: Finance & Accounting / Shared Services
Work Setup: Onsite in Aura, Taguig
Shift: Night shift, fixed weekends off
Salary Package: PHP 90,000 - PHP 95,000 (For non-native)
Target Start Date: July 27th
HC required: 5

Teleperformance’s former employees will not be considered for rehire, whether directly or through a third party.

Role Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounts payable
processes for our Japanese operations. This role requires a high degree of accuracy in
processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and resolving payment discrepancies. The
ideal candidate must possess strong accounting fundamentals and business-level fluency in
both Japanese and English to communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders

in Japan.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Accounts Payable Duties:
  • Invoice Processing: Accurately review, code, and process high volumes of vendor invoices and employee expense reports within the company’s ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
  • 3-Way Matching: Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders (PO), goods receipt, and invoices to ensure payment accuracy.
  • Payment Execution: Prepare and execute weekly/monthly payment runs (wire transfers, ACH, checks) in accordance with company policies and vendor terms.
  • Month-End Close: Assist with month-end closing activities, including AP accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
  • Compliance: Ensure all transactions comply with internal auditing standards, local tax regulations, and corporate policies.
Bilingual Support & Vendor Management:
  • Vendor Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for Japan-based vendors.
  • Respond to inquiries regarding payment status, invoice discrepancies, and account balances in professional Japanese (written and verbal).
  • Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve billing errors, misapplied payments, or missing invoices by collaborating with procurement and receiving departments.
  • Translation Support: Translate AP-related documents, vendor communications, and process guidelines between Japanese and English as needed.

Qualifications:

Nationality:
  • Open to Filipino candidates (Native and Non-Native speakers are accepted)
Language and Communication:
  • Business-level fluency in Japanese (JLPT N1 or N2 preferred; strong N3 considered) with
excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills.
  • Business-level fluency in English.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak Japanese fluently
Experience & Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 1 to 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), or general

accounting.

Technical Skills:
  • Hands-on experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
  • Familiarity with Japanese business etiquette and corporate communication styles.
Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)
  • Previous experience working in a Shared Services Center (SSC) or BPO environment.
  • Understanding of Japanese Consumption Tax (JCT) and withholding tax rules.

SCREENING QUESTIONS:

  1. What is your level of Japanese language proficiency?
  2. Nationality
  3. Highest educational attainment
  4. How many years of experience do you have in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), or General Accounting?
  5. What ERP systems have you used?
  6. Are you amenable to working onsite in Aura, Taguig on a permanent night shift schedule?
  7. Last drawn salary
  8. Salary expectations
  9. Can you start immediately or on July 27th?
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