Japanese Translator Cum Secretarial Support

Kumon is the world's leading after-school enrichment programme. It was founded in 1954 in Japan, and the Kumon Method originated from a father's love for his son. The programme has over 4 million students, and learning opportunities are offered in more than 60 countries and regions worldwide. The main goal of Kumon is to help individuals discover their potential and develop their abilities to the fullest, thus nurturing human capital that will contribute to global society. If you share the same passion for developing children and seeking a meaningful career that contributes to their development on a global level, Kumon invites like-minded candidates to join as a Management Support Associate. Job Purpose: The main purpose of this position is to facilitate clear, timely communication of the head office in Japan and the regional headquarters' policies and activities by providing interpretation, translation, management support, and internal branding support. The role is expected to operate with growing independence in assigned areas, while aligning closely with the Section Leader and Division Leader on priorities, quality standards, and escalations. Duties & Responsibilities: Provide translation and interpretation from Japanese to English, and vice versa. Take ownership of assigned translation and interpretation tasks, including preparation, terminology alignment, and post-checks for accuracy and clarity. Escalate concerns, while proposing possible solutions where appropriate. Translate various documents such as presentations, newsletters, reports, company policies and speeches, etc. Manage assigned translation tasks end-to-end, including planning timelines, clarifying requirements and preparing visual materials, and meeting agreed deadlines. Apply standardised terminology and formatting, while continuously improving quality through feedback and self-review. Interpret and facilitate communication between Japanese and non-Japanese speaking stakeholders. Support Manage…