Master Data Analyst - Japanese Speaker (Shared Service Centre)

Our client is the business services centre providing finance and accounting services to their group companies in the Asia Pacific region. Services provided include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting and Reporting

The Analyst – Master Data manages activities relating to master data maintenance and ensure compliance of control procedures on the maintenance of master data.

• Maintains (creates, amends, inactivates and/or deletes) the master data integrity in all ERP systems and/or banking systems or portals based on approved master data change requests received and in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintains proper change records on changes made, including generates reports for review and approval
• To ensure the accuracy, timeliness and the completeness of the transaction processed as per Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Manages, analyzes, and resolves data initiative issues and manages revisions needed to best meet internal and customer requirements while adhering to SOP and SLA
• Proactively identifies, proposes and implements continuous improvement initiatives within existing processes
• Assist in ad-hoc functions, assignments and related duties as and when required.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor Degree in IT or Finance or Business Administration
• A minimum of 2 year of experience in Master Data or System Administration role or function. Fresh graduates will be considered.
• Experience in a shared service centre environment will be an advantage
• Experience in using ERP systems will be an advantage

Competencies Skills

• Computer literate and well versed with Microsoft office applications
• Fluent in spoken and written Japanese Language. Able to demonstrate Japanese Language proficiency level (JLPT) Level 1 or 2
• Excellent English writing & communication skills
• A customer service mindset
• Appreciation and ability to link system requirements to business processes and outcomes.
• Proactive
• Analytical