Administrative Assistant

Are you an experienced administrative assistant professional who speaks Japanese as well, looking for a new exciting opportunity? Do you want to join a fast-growing local team of an esteemed global trading company and be part of its success in Europe?

Our client, one of the major actors in trading houses in Japan, is looking for an Administrative Coordinator to join their office in Amsterdam.

Responsibilities:

・ Serve as liaison between employees/managers, internal departments, and external parties, including vendors, customers, and external advisors.

・ Handle bookkeeping on the internal accounting system.

・ Create business documents as required, including contracts, invoices, etc.

・ Control shipment schedule and facilitate logistics for cargo transportation.

・ Coordinate process/delivery orders, and collect relevant evidence for stock management.

・ Prepare related evidence and coordinate with relevant departments for payments.

・ Assist with monthly VAT declaration and coordinate with external advisors.

・ Prepare monthly business reports including payment performance control.

・ Assist with special projects as necessary, such as system development, workflow improvements, budget preparation, and internal/external audits.

Requirements:

・ A University degree (minimum Bachelor) from a recognized Institution of secondary studies with 2+ years of working experience in the administrative field,

・ Language skills: Japanese proficiency is highly preferred, Dutch and German are an advantage

・ Experience in the international trading field with knowledge of Incoterms

・ Strong understanding of accounting theory will be an advantage

・ Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies

・ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

・ Ability to act and operate independently with minimal supervision

・ Proficienct with e-mail and Microsoft Office applications

・ Highly detail-oriented professional with excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet assigned deadlines

・ Note: Only candidates with a valid work permit will be considered.

Benefits:

* International and diverse working environment;

* Casual, open-minded, and flexible team and culture;

* Commuting cost reimbursement;

* Health insurance arrangement

Ready for this new challenge? Apply now and let’s get in touch!

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