Accounting Assistant

A Japanese international trading company is currently recruiting for an Accounting Assistant.

Based in Düsseldorf, the Accounting Assistant will be responsible for the general and sub ledger as well as assisting in bank reconciliation and monthly VAT declarations.

Business-level English or higher is required for this position.

Understanding of Japanese culture and some Japanese and German skills would be advantageous.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Arranging and reconciling bank payments
• Assistance with monthly VAT declarations
• Other accounting related tasks like fixed assets, travel expense, etc.
• Communication with other departments
• Reporting to the Accounting Manager
• Supporting General affairs and other administrative tasks

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Business-level English (Speak, Read and Write) is mandatory
• Confident MS-Office, especially Excel user
• Quick and reliable with interest in working on multiple tasks in an international team
• Affinity for numbers, analytical thinking, and organizational skills
• Flexible, team-player, and open-minded to learn new things
• Bachelor’s in Business Administration or similar educational background

Desirable

• Knowledge of accounting principles (double-entry bookkeeping)
• Knowledge/experience with modern ERP system like SAP
• Working knowledge of VAT
• Japanese / German knowledge and language skills are a plus

All applicants for the Accounting Assistant must have the right to work in Germany as the Company is not able to offer visa support.