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Masahiro A.

Shinjuku, Japan

$15/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Are you looking for a reliable, detail-oriented bookkeeper who can work remotely and communicate seamlessly in both English and Japanese? I’m a freelance bookkeeper based in Japan, offering remote bookkeeping and accounting support to international clients. I specialize in managing financial records for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs who need accurate, on-time financial data—but don’t want the overhead of hiring in-house.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting
Raynova R.

Otsu, Japan

$5/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hello , I am Raynova and have more than 10 years of experience in Banking and Fintech, I specialize in the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) segment. Currently based in Japan, I’m pursuing my Master’s degree on a scholarship—a testament to my commitment to excellence and continuous learning. I don’t just "enter data"—I provide the financial clarity you need to scale. My unique value lies in combining meticulous administrative support with the high-level analysis used by major financial institutions. What I bring to your project: - Strategic Credit Analysis: Assess your financial data to identify expansion opportunities and optimize working capital limits. - Precision Bookkeeping & Accounting: Maintain accurate, audit-ready records with a focus on monthly closing and transaction processing. - Credit Building: Guide you in structuring financials to enhance creditworthiness and secure funding. Why work with me? I bridge the gap between back-office administration and executive-level financial recommendations. Whether you need a reliable bookkeeper or a consultant to help navigate your next growth phase, I deliver results. This temporary-to-permanent role aligns perfectly with my proactive, detail-oriented approach. I’m eager to contribute to your team’s success and grow alongside your business. Let’s discuss how I can support your goals. I’m available for a call or message at your convenience. Best regards, Raynova R.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Basics
  • Accounting
  • HR & Business Services
  • Credit Report
  • Risk Analysis
  • Underwriting
  • QuickBooks Online
Maneth Cabanes D.

Motosu, Japan

$9/hr
5.0
9 jobs

When clients and virtual assistants communicate, establishing clear and open lines of communication is crucial for a successful working relationship. As a General Virtual Assistant and QuickBooks Online Bookkeeper, I have prioritized effective communication because I understand the value of time and money wasted when errors occur. By fostering transparent and timely communication, I aim to address concerns promptly, provide updates on tasks and financial matters, and collaborate closely with clients to achieve their goals. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱: 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: 𝑨𝒅𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 Email Management Calendar Scheduling Travel Arrangements Document Preparation 𝑪𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 Responding to Client Inquiries Managing Customer Relations Handling Complaints and Feedback 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 Database Management Data Mining Data Organization 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴: Chart of Accounts Setup Data Migration Bank and Credit Card Reconciliation Invoice and Expense Management Financial Reporting Payroll Integration Customization and Troubleshooting 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐞: By offering these services, my goal is to provide a reliable experience that supports service providers in managing their administrative and financial tasks effectively. I strive to be a dedicated partner, assisting clients in maintaining accurate information while empowering them to focus on their core business activities. Please note that the specific services provided may vary depending on the individual needs and requirements of each client.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Balance Sheet
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Third-Party Integration
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Financial Statement
Maria Glaiza L.

Takamatsu, Japan

$8/hr
4.9
22 jobs

Overwhelmed by business chaos? I’ve got you covered! 📱 Bilingual Social Media Content 🛒 Streamlined E-commerce Management 💰 Accurate Bookkeeping Ready to simplify your business? Read the rest of my overview! 😎 💎 𝙎𝙊𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙇 𝙈𝙀𝘿𝙄𝘼 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝘼𝙂𝙀𝙍 👉 Content Strategy 👉 Content Creation 👉 Community Management 👉 Analytics and Reporting 👉 Social Media Advertising 👉 Influencer Outreach and Partnerships 👉 Stay Updated with Trends and Platform Changes 👉 Brand Management 👉 Crisis Management 👉 Collaboration with Other Departments 💎 𝙚-𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙀𝙍𝘾𝙀 𝙑𝙄𝙍𝙏𝙐𝘼𝙇 𝘼𝙎𝙎𝙄𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏 👉 eBay Product Researcher 👉 eBay Lister 👉 Amazon Product Researcher 👉 Amazon FBA 👉 Shopee Account Set-up and Management 💎 𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙆𝙆𝙀𝙀𝙋𝙀𝙍 👉 Recording Transactions 👉 Reconciling Accounts 👉 Accounts Payable 👉 Accounts Receivable 👉 Payroll Processing 👉 Inventory Management 👉 Financial Analysis 📲 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝘼𝙂𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙎𝙊𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙇 𝙈𝙀𝘿𝙄𝘼 𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙏𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙈𝙎👇🏻 ✦ Facebook ✦ Instagram ✦ LinkedIn ✦ Pinterest ✦ Tiktok ✦ X (Twitter) ✦ Youtube ✦ Google Business Profile 🛠️ 𝙏𝙊𝙊𝙇𝙎 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙊𝙁𝙏𝙒𝘼𝙍𝙀 👉 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨: ● Later ● Buffer ● Calendly ● Hootsuite ● Meta Business Suite ● Mailchimp 👉 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙨: ● Zik Analytics ● Jungle Scout ● Keepa ● Apollo ● Snov.io ● Hunter.io ● Linkedin Sales Navigator ● Insta Data Scraper ● Bing X (Crypto Tool) 👉 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: ● Quickbooks Online ● Wave Accounting ● Wave Financial ● Zoho Books ● GnuCash ● Manager ● Yayoi ● Freee 👉 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮 ● Canva ● Adobe Photoshop 👉 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: ● Spreadsheet ● Microsoft Excel ● G Suite ● Powerpoint 👉 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: ● Trello ● Slack ● Microsoft 365 ● Zoom ● Skype ● Chatwork ● Telegram ● Whatsapp ● Line ● Google Meet ● Viber 👉 𝘼𝙄 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 ● ChatGpt 🟢 Sound like what you need? 👇👇👇 3 quick steps 1️⃣ Send me an Upwork message 2️⃣ Click the green Schedule Meeting button 3️⃣ Choose one for 15 minutes and I’ll confirm a timeslot PS. This is going to be one of the best decisions you have made in a while “wink”

  • Bookkeeping
  • Data Entry
  • Japanese
  • English
  • Social Media Management
  • Ecommerce
  • Virtual Assistance
  • eBay
  • eBay Listing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Product Research
  • ChatGPT Prompt
  • Administrative Support
  • Customer Service
  • Amazon FBA Product Research
Moeno E.

Miyazaki, Japan

$10/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Getting tired of looking for a good Japanese virtual assistant? I’m the one perfectly suit for your job I'm a certified bookkeeper and secretary in Japan.

  • Light Bookkeeping
  • Japanese
  • Virtual Assistance
Ray M.

Osaka, Japan

$10/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hello! I’m a native Japanese speaker based in NSW, Australia, with a strong professional background in both translation and bookkeeping. I have an experience that I have worked as a freelance contractor translating English to Japanese, proofreading Japanese texts, and providing Japanese-language transcription services for two years. - My strong point - • Accuracy and speed: I value delivering clear, error-free work on time. • Clear communication and reliability: I believe that great freelance collaboration depends on being responsive, respectful of deadlines, and keeping clients well informed. • Cultural and linguistic insight: Being Japanese means I understand nuance, tone and local expression, which helps me deliver translation and transcription that truly and naturally in Japanese. - About Accounting Job - With over 10 years of hands-on experience in both Japan and Australia, I bring a deep understanding of diverse financial systems and tax regulations. - Expertise in preparing tax returns, financial statements, and payroll. - Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and more. - Experience in cross-border financial management and compliance. - A strong background in managing accounts receivable/payable, reconciliations, and BAS/IAS/ITR lodgments. Whether you’re a small business owner, a startup, or an established company, I’m here to simplify your financial processes and let you focus on growing your business. Let’s collaborate and achieve your financial goals! I look forward to hearing about your project and how I can help you succeed!!

  • Bookkeeping
  • Balance Sheet
  • Light Bookkeeping
  • Xero
  • Translation
  • Japanese
  • Accounting
  • Tax Preparation
  • Tax Preparation Software
  • Tax Return
  • Bank Statement
  • Income Statement
  • Budget Planning
  • Budget Management
  • Budget

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