Associate Specialist – Bank Management (Japanese Speaker)

About the role

Our Global Business Solutions (GBS) team manages end‑to‑end Source to Settle (StS) processes, including vendor setup, invoicing and payments. The Associate Specialist, Bank Management supports monitoring and management of global bank account activity, ensuring all bank transactions are recorded accurately and timely in the accounts payable ledger.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor bank accounts and clearing GLs to identify transactions requiring posting.
• Record bank transactions such as direct debits and refunds accurately in SAP.
• Ensure postings are assigned to the correct vendor accounts and GLs.
• Investigate and resolve unmatched or unclear bank transactions.
• Support timely clearing of bank open items and reconciliation activities.
• Follow up with stakeholders to resolve outstanding items quickly.
• Identify and escalate discrepancies, exceptions, and risks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve bank‑related issues.
• Analyze trends and support root‑cause analysis for recurring issues.
• Support process improvements, standardisation and automation initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with policies and controls.
• Deliver high‑quality service to stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (or near completion) in Finance, Business or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in Finance, Accounting, Shared Services or StS (preferred).
• Basic understanding of accounts payable and bank processes.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• Proactive mindset with continuous‑improvement orientation.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SAP (Ariba experience preferred).
• Ability to analyse and resolve transaction discrepancies.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.