(Japanese Speaking) Finance and Administration Assistant (Part time)

Finance and Administration Assistant

Location: London

Salary: Approximately £30,000-£35,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience

Hours: Part-time 3 days per week

The position will provide administrative and operational support for the asset management activities of a group of investment companies.

The role will assist with accounting, cash management, reporting, compliance, tax, contract management, and corporate administration, while coordinating with headquarters, the joint investor, banks, bookkeepers, auditors, legal advisors, and other external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the asset management activities of the investment companies, including liquidation processes.
• Coordinate the monthly management accounts process and liaise with bookkeepers.
• Support audit and tax filing processes by coordinating documentation and responding to information requests.
• Monitor cash flow and cash balances for each entity.
• Review invoices and prepare payment instructions, coordinating with external advisors where necessary.
• Maintain contracts, statutory records, and other corporate documentation.
• Prepare financial and other reports for headquarters, including J-CFC and global minimum taxation reporting.
• Handle ad hoc reporting and information requests from headquarters.
• Manage KYC/AML due diligence requests from advisors, banks, and other relevant parties.

Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general IT systems.
• Basic understanding of accounting and taxation.
• Analytical skills, including data analysis and variance analysis.
• Desirable: Ability to conduct business in Japanese, both verbally and in writing.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.