Japanese Language Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for a Japanese Language Specialist with JLPT N2 certification and a background in either Research or Accounting. You will work with Japanese-language content, data, and stakeholders, supporting our teams and clients through accurate language handling and domain knowledge. Freshers with strong N2 skills and relevant academics are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and translate Japanese documents, emails, and reports to and from English.
• Act as the language bridge between Japanese-speaking clients or stakeholders and internal teams.
• Maintain translation accuracy, terminology consistency, and confidentiality of data.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and status updates in English and Japanese.
• Meet quality, turnaround, and productivity targets.
• Support process documentation, glossaries, and knowledge bases.

Research Track Responsibilities

• Conduct secondary research from Japanese sources (news, company filings, industry reports, government and market data).
• Extract, validate, and organize data from Japanese-language sources into structured formats.
• Prepare company, market, or industry profiles and competitive analyses.
• Translate and summarize research findings for English-speaking stakeholders.
• Support primary research tasks such as survey coordination and interview support, where applicable.

Accounting Track Responsibilities

• Review and process Japanese-language invoices, vouchers, contracts, and financial statements.
• Support AP/AR, general ledger, reconciliation, month-end close, and reporting activities.
• Communicate with Japanese counterparts on queries, clarifications, and approvals.
• Translate accounting documents and terminology accurately.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and applicable accounting standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• JLPT N2 certification (mandatory); N1 is a strong plus.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Research track: Familiarity with databases, data validation, and business research tools.
• Accounting track: Familiarity with Tally, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP tools; knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Business-level Japanese (keigo, business email etiquette).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree: Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field (for Research roles, any research-oriented discipline is acceptable).
• 0-4 years of relevant experience in research, accounting, finance operations, or Japanese language support.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Prior experience in BPO, KPO, shared services, or translation work.
• Experience supporting Japanese clients or working with Japan-based teams (good to have).

Core Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication and cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new tools and processes.