Business Assistant and Translator

2 weeks ago

Singapore MRC HOSTING PTE. LTD. Full time

**Job Summary**:
As a Japanese Business Assistant and Translator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the organization's international business operations by providing language and administrative assistance. Your responsibilities include translating documents, facilitating communication between Japanese and non-Japanese-speaking stakeholders, and managing various administrative tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Translation and Interpretation:

- Provide real-time interpretation during meetings, conference calls, and presentations involving Japanese and non-Japanese-speaking participants.
- Review and proofread translations done by other team members or external agencies, ensuring quality and consistency.

Communication Support:

- Facilitate communication between Japanese and non-Japanese speaking stakeholders, including clients, partners, and team members, by providing language assistance.
- Assist in drafting and editing correspondence, reports, and presentations in both Japanese and English.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, conference calls, and video conferences involving Japanese-speaking participants.

Administrative Assistance:

- Provide general administrative support, including but not limited to travel arrangements, expense reporting, and event planning.
- Assist in the preparation of materials for meetings, presentations, and training sessions.
- Maintain and update contact lists, files, and databases as needed.

Cultural Support:

- Act as a liaison between the organization and Japanese-speaking stakeholders, ensuring a smooth flow of information and understanding of cultural nuances.
- Provide guidance on Japanese business practices and etiquette to non-Japanese-speaking team members.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field, such as Business Administration or Japanese Studies.
- Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English, both written and spoken.
- Strong translation and interpretation skills, with experience in a business setting preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Familiarity with Japanese business culture and practices is a plus.

To succeed in this role, you should be a detail-oriented and highly organized individual with excellent language skills and a deep understanding of Japanese and English cultures. You should also possess strong communication, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities to effectively support the organization's international business operations.

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