Job Description & Requirements

Advisory services - Providing guidance on financial reporting, compliance, and accounting-related matters.

• Accounting, tax, and administration for Japanese SPCs (TMK, GK/TK)
• Accounting, tax, and administration for overseas SPCs (Singapore, Cayman, etc.)

- Bookkeeping

- Statutory financial statements

- Audit liaison

- JGAAP-IFRS conversion

- Investor reporting

- Tax return assistance

- Coordination with asset managers, fund managers, investors, group companies

• Accounting, tax, and administration for clients' Singapore companies/branches (mainly investors and AMs)

Client relationship management

• Client relations, business development, and advisory

- Respond to inquiries and make client visits

- Prepare tax opinions

- Draft fee quotes and engagement letters

- Coordinate incorporations and related tasks with other teams

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Japanese-speaking clients, providing excellent customer service and responding to their inquiries promptly
• Collaborate with different internal teams (eg: Corporate Secretarial, treasury etc) to obtain information for Japanese clients/ HQ
• Provide translation and interpretation from Japanese to English, and vice versa for the team
• Build and maintain relationships with current/ potential Japanese clients
• Identify opportunities for business growth, including upselling and cross-selling financial services to clients

Other Responsibilities

• Liaison with ASA Group companies
• Internal training and coaching of staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy or equivalent
• Candidates must possess professional qualifications such as CA/CPA etc
• Candidate must be proficient in English & Japanese (JLPT N1, written and spoken) to liaise with and to provide consultation to Japanese speaking clients stationed in Japan and Japan HQ
• Strong knowledge of fund structures, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience
• Candidate must be willing to travel for business trips as required that may occur periodically
• Experience in the Professional Services industry and/or client-facing roles would be an added advantage
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and serious work attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on client relationship building.
• A good team player.

Company Benefits:

• Quarterly townhall session & team bonding sessions with food and drinks provided
• Bi-monthly workshops & seminars for our employees to stay up to date with the relevant industrial knowledges & latest regulations
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and insurance benefits
• Hybrid working environment (work from home arrangement and staggered working hours)
• Variable bonus