Senior Finance Associate (GL - Japanese Speaking)

About the role

Fugro Shared Services Sdn Bhd supports the APAC operations of Fugro, a multinational geoscience and engineering company. The position covers end-to-end general ledger (GL) and reporting activities, including period-end close, fixed asset management, intercompany transactions, balance sheet reconciliation, financial and management reporting, and local statutory and tax support for the APAC region.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with business controllers to ensure accurate and timely processing of GL entries during month and year-end close.
• Prepare the monthly balance sheet reconciliation and ensure all accounts are reconciled accurately.
• Prepare and close monthly and annual financial statements with accuracy and compliance.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, patterns and potential issues.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support assigned financial tasks.
• Work with the team lead/manager on continuous process improvement and automation initiatives in the RTR function.
• Maintain and update the internal controls framework in line with company policies.
• Collaborate with AP/AR/Cash Management teams and assist in forecasting and budgeting.
• Support ad-hoc reporting and financial analysis as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Japanese, to communicate with Japanese entities and stakeholders.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
• Well versed in MS Excel.