Sumitomo Electric Group Careers

Description

• The stability of a global brand with the agility of a new office.
• A varied role where no two days are the same.
• A collaborative environment where your voice is heard and your impact is visible.

• Order & Supply Chain Management 
• Manage the full order cycle: receiving customer POs, verifying specs/pricing, and placing orders with our Japan HQ.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding orders, shipments, payments, and related records.
• Coordinate with logistics providers and the Japan team to ensure on-time delivery.
• Prepare shipping documents (Invoices, PL, Shipping Instructions, etc.).
• (Future) Assist in managing local inventory and logistics once stock is held in Australia.
• Financial Administration & Bookkeeping
• Maintain daily accounting records using Excel/systems.
• Process payments, monitor cash flow, and follow up on accounts receivable.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and performance reports for the parent company.
• Customer Liaison & General Admin
• Act as the primary point of contact for Australian customers regarding order status and invoicing.
• Maintain proactive communication with customers throughout the process, from order receipt through delivery and payment confirmation.
• Prepare internal reports and business documents for management and Japan Head Office as required.
• Support general office administration and provide ad-hoc support to the management team.

• Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Professional English communication skills (written and verbal).
• High proficiency in MS Excel and Office suite.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency (unrestricted work rights required).

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Experience in international trade (import/export procedures and documentation).
• Japanese language proficiency (Business level) to liaise with HQ.
• Previous experience working within a Japanese corporate culture.

• Accountable: You take full ownership of your tasks and never leave things half-done.  
• Proactive: You ask questions and confirm details rather than making assumptions.
• Detail-Oriented: You have a natural "eagle eye" for accuracy. You enjoy ensuring every figure and document is spot-on and take pride in high-quality, precise work.
• A Problem Solver: You enjoy building structure where it doesn’t yet exist and find it rewarding to help a business grow.
• Adaptable: You are happy to wear multiple hats in a small team environment.