The A-LIST

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Business Support & Outsourcing

  • Company Name: ECOVIS APO/AP Outsourcing Ltd.
    Address: Iidabashi Building 7F
    1-18 Ageba-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0824
    Contact Person: Mr. Kazuhiko Chiba, President, CPA/LTA
    Telephone: 03-5228-1820
    Email: tokyo@ecovis.com
    Website: www.ecovis.co.jp

    ECOVIS APO provides trusted Economy & Vision to make your business a success in Japan.

    APO (AP Outsourcing Ltd.), originated as an accounting & payroll service unit at Arthur Andersen Tokyo office and went on to join KPMG International – becoming independent upon enactment of the new Japanese CPA Law in April 2004. APO joined ECOVIS International as ECOVIS APO on November 2009. We are proud to announce our association with ECOVIS, and as an exclusive partner we are delighted to contribute our part to the further success story that is ECOVIS.

    ECOVIS APO is committed to helping our clients realize their objectives, and with additional support from ECOVIS, provide highly qualified bilingual specialists with extensive knowledge of financial operations, payroll and tax services.

    Enabling you to compete better and accomplish your goals in Japan.

    Areas of Expertise:

    • Doing Business in Japan
    • Japan Accounting and Tax
    • Japan Payroll and Social Insurance
    • Doing Business Overseas (Europe, China, Asia and North America)

  • Company Name: Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan K.K.
    Address: Akasaka Twin Tower 7F, 2-17-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
    Contact Person: Christine Wright
    Telephone: 03-3274-1971
    Email: info@hays.co.jp
    Website: www.hays.co.jp

    We are the experts in recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people across a wide range of specialised industries and professions. We operate across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments.

    At Hays, we believe the right job can transform a person’s life and the right person can transform a business. We’re passionate about connecting our candidates with the right job for them.

    We operate in 47 locations in the Asia Pacific and our worldwide operations span 31 countries. We find permanent jobs for more than 15,000 people a year and temporary and contract assignments for more than 25,000 people annually, of which we employ more than 10,000 at any one time.

    We’re proud to be celebrating our 10th year in Japan.

    Areas of Expertise:

    Our areas of expertise in Japan include:
    • Accountancy & finance
    • Banking
    • Finance technology
    • Human resources
    • Information technology
    • Insurance
    • Legal
    • Office professionals
    • Life Sciences
    • Property
    • Sales & marketing
    • Supply chain

  • Company Name: InterCall Japan K.K.
    Address: 15F Akasaka Twin Tower East Bldg.
    2-17-22 Akasaka, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 107-0052
    Contact Person: Jarrett Schmidt, Country manager
    Telephone: 81-80-4071-7701
    Email: jarrett.schmidt@intercallapac.com
    Website: www.intercall.co.jp

    InterCall is the largest conference and collaborations service provider in the world and a leading provider of global cloud-based unified communications services. InterCall offers telephony, messaging, conferencing and collaboration tools for businesses of all sizes, from large global enterprises to small or regional companies. With a global footprint and broad service capabilities, InterCall’s flexible models for hosted, managed and on-premises communications services help companies get the most out of their business processes.

    For more information, please visit: www.intercall.co.jp

    Areas of Expertise:

    • Basic audio conferencing and collaboration
    • Collaborative web meetings
    • Video conferencing
    • Virtual events
    • Mobility Tools

  • Company Name: PM Global, Inc.
    Address: Crane Toranomon Building 3F, 3-20-5 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
    Contact Person: Tomoyuki Kogure,
    President and representative director
    Telephone: 03-5777-1780
    Email: info@pmglobal.jp
    Website: www.pmglobal.jp

    Our mission is to help clients with projects in complex situations of stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and interests, or where changing a business presents difficulties. PM Global implements global projects using these approaches:

    • One Team
    • Flexible
    • CIO/senior management view
    • Fundamental issue solving
    • Ultimate communication strategy

    Our consultants are experienced in global project management and address problems as a company independent of vendors and system integrators.

    We will assist clients and project managers by being a bridge between Japan and the rest of the world.

    Areas of Expertise:

    • Management support of projects
    • Promotion of ICT introduction
    • PMO service
    • Facilitation of conference and workshop
    • Management of ICT education
    • Publication and translation related to ICT
    • Administration and management of home page
    • ICT communication service through Internet and Intranet

  • Company Name: QCIC Consulting K.K.
    Address: 3-4-34-7F Roppongi,
    Minato-ku, Tokyo.
    Contact Person: Raymond Gasu
    Telephone: 03-3505-5565
    Email: japan@qcic.jpp
    Website: www.qcic.jp

    Are you overwhelmed with your year-end financial and statutory reporting, monthly USGAAP/IFRS and management reporting requirements? Are you concerned about the numerous payroll and employee benefits-related processes in Japan? Are you looking for help with all or any of the above?

    QCIC is here to help you with all your back office needs. We are a business consulting and business process outsourcing (BPO) firm in Japan for local offices of foreign-capitalized businesses. We bring the breadth of professionalism and depth of experience to your needs in the Japanese market. Our team of professionals combines many years of professional experience, applying our insights, local knowledge and extensive expertise in their respective fields to provide customized solutions to your business.

    PRODUCTS/SERVICES:
    • General Consulting
    • Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

    o Finance, accounting and tax filings administration
    o Compliance & legal administration
    o HR administration, payroll and related processes
    o Back office administration
    o Financial translation

  • Company Name: Robert Walters Japan K.K.
    Address: Shibuya Minami Tokyu Building 14-F, 3-12-18 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002
    Contact Person: Naeem Iqbal, Director – Contract
    Telephone: 03-4570-1500
    Email: contract@robertwalters.co.jp
    Website: www.robertwalters.co.jp

    Robert Walters is one of the world’s leading specialist professional recruitment consultancies for permanent and contract positions.

    Robert Walters Japan possesses the distinct advantages of size and a proven track record, allowing you to tap into an unparalleled global network that enables clients and candidates to come together in the most efficient and productive way possible.

    Our contract-solutions team sources experienced professionals able to bring specialised skills to hiring organisations on a short- or long-term basis. Robert Walters can organise payrolls, benefits and working visas to help you navigate Japan’s highly regulated labour laws.

    Areas of Expertise:

    Contract:
    • Administration and support
    • IT infrastructure and development
    • Operations and accounting
    • Interim management

  • Company Name: Y.K. Honyaku Plus
    Address: Ohyu Bldg #302, 1-32 Kanda-Jimbocho
    Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
    Contact Person: Paul Flint
    Telephone: 03-5913-8115
    Email: translator@honyaku-plus.com
    Website: www.honyaku-plus.com/

    If words are involved, Honyaku Plus will ensure that your message gets through. Our language-related services include prompt, precise, and cost-effective translation, interpretation, editing, and printing in more than 20 languages. Our client list includes major Japanese and foreign multinationals and global organizations and we have solid experience in marketing, IR, R&D, foreign and domestic policy, law, sports, culture, and many other areas.

    Areas of Expertise:

    • Translation of the written word in more than 20 languages including Chinese (mainland and Taiwanese), French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Thai
    • Consecutive, simultaneous, and “whisper” interpretation of the spoken word in all 20 languages for seminars, symposiums, product launches, business negotiations, media interviews, and other key interactions
    • Web and print design and printing of brochures, catalogues, and other business material in multiple languages
    • Copywriting, technical writing, editing, proofreading, translation certification, and tape transcription

  • Company Name: Yurakucho International Business Center
    Address: 1-6-3 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006
    Contact Person: Junko Koide
    Telephone: 0120-866-896
    Email: info@hibiya-eisen.com
    Website: www.hibiya-eisen.com

    Yurakucho International Business Center has operated serviced offices in the heart of Marunouchi since 2009. With a prime location overlooking the Imperial Palace, we provide sophisticated facilities and excellent services at the best price, with no hidden costs or extra charges on top of the Basic Facility Use Fee which includes all you need. Clients can also use the Lounge with its great view as a complimentary space for brief meetings or a meeting spot.

    With our strong security system, clients can safely use their office seven days a week, 24 hours a day, while their company name sign at the entrance and professional phone handling give visitors a fine image of their company.

    We have supported several Japanese and foreign entrepreneurs with offices so far and we will continue to enhance our services to meet clients’ needs.

    Areas of Expertise:

    • Serviced office
    • Shared office
    • Virtual office
    • Secretary service
    • Meeting rooms
    • Seminar rooms

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