About the company
Client are a global financial services organisation with a fast-paced, professional office environment in Tokyo. The business places a high value on discretion, reliability and service excellence, and expects every front-of-house interaction to reflect a polished and welcoming standard. Its culture is [suggestion: collaborative, detail-oriented and high performing], with a focus on enabling colleagues and visitors to work efficiently and confidently.
The wider mission is to maintain a smooth-running workplace that supports productivity, strong stakeholder relationships and a positive first impression for all who enter the office. Core values include [suggestion: integrity, teamwork, responsiveness and attention to detail].
What the job entails
The Receptionist will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring a professional, efficient and welcoming front-of-house experience. This interim/temporary role in Tokyo will cover day-to-day reception duties, help maintain an organised office environment and support colleagues with administrative tasks as needed. The role requires someone who can work calmly at pace, manage several priorities at once and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Typical responsibilities include greeting guests, managing telephone calls, coordinating meeting rooms, handling mail and couriers, and keeping the reception area presentable. [suggestion: You may also be asked to liaise with internal teams, vendors and building security, and to assist with ad hoc administrative tasks to keep the office running smoothly.]
Key requirements / What we look for
[suggestion: Previous reception or front-of-house experience]
Professional telephone and interpersonal manner
Strong organisation and attention to detail
[suggestion: Fluent Japanese and business-level English]