Accountant

We are seeking a proactive, meticulous, and highly driven Accountant to manage the daily accounting operations, month-end closing, and local statutory/tax compliance for our Korea entity.

In this role, you will bridge local statutory accounting (K-GAAP, VAT, corporate tax) with group-level US GAAP and SOX compliance, while working closely with external auditors and advisors. Beyond operational accounting, you will serve as a key finance partner to internal business stakeholders-leading monthly OPEX (marketing) reviews, driving quarter-close forecasting, and assisting the Finance Manager with strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

Role expectations

In this role, you will…

· Manage daily accounting operating and month end closing process for KR entity including AR/AP, Fixed asset, cash management

· Responsible for Intercompany transactions including cross charge

· Responsible for monthly balance sheet reconciliation and reporting

· Assist with local statutory reporting, and tax reporting, including VAT reconciliation, corporate tax, withholding tax…etc.

· Liaise with external agents to ensure timely local statutory reporting and relevant tax reporting

· Ensure accounting policies and procedures comply with legal and Corporate guidelines/policies, including compliance

· Assist with timely, consistent and accurate monthly local GAAP and US GAAP for group reporting

· Assist with internal and external audit requirements, as well as ensure compliance to tax laws within Korea

· Assist with document, implement and maintain an effective and robust internal controls system in compliance to SOX requirements, and ensure adherence to approval processes

· Provide support to audit processes and quality management system as required.

· Lead monthly OPEX (marketing) meeting with internal stakeholders for managing and forecasting quarter close.

· Participate in planning and forecasting process to support finance manager

· Assist any other ad-hoc projects and analysis as assigned

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

What we're looking for

In this role, you’ll need …

· Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related discipline, or professional accounting certification such as Certified Public Accountant / Chartered Accountant

· At least 6 years relevant experience

· Working experience in a multinational company environment, with the ability to operate in diverse cultures

· Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management as well as external agencies

· Proactive, meticulous and a good team player

· Strong communication skills, and interpersonal skills to provide good business partnering support with a customer service focus

· Verbal, written English skill is required to communicate with stakeholders such as regional office, headquarter and shared service team

· Acts with integrity and objectivity and high standards of accountability

· Good time management skills and ability to meet assigned deadlines in a fast pace working environment

· Highly detailed, result oriented and organized in work

· Have a positive work attitude including willing to work some longer hours during peak periods

· Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in a new project

SKILLS REQUIRED:

· Strong ERP system understanding will be plus (SAP)

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, Advanced Excel skills & English will be an advantage

Prior experience of FP&A work will be an advantage