- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Source
- Keka
Description
Bough is a decidedly different kind of advisory, assurance, and transformation solutions firm. Working collaboratively with clients in finance, audit, and compliance organizations, we co-create integrated solutions that connect people, processes, and technologies to navigate accounting, reporting, and compliance matters.
Our services include finance and accounting advisory, revenue assurance, FP&A advisory and support, risk advisory, and process automation and transformation.
We are busy and sometimes crazy busy delivering exceptional results to our clients with trust, quality, and humanness. Our name 'Bough' means the main branch of a tree - a name that keeps us grounded in nature and emphasizes our belief that we wish to be the main branch on which our clients and employees lean with trust.
For any position we are hiring, we don’t just want you to be an ambitious, analytical, multi-skilled, risk-taking go-getter for Bough. We want you to be more. More for yourself and for anything you undertake. Socially responsible, intuitive, empathetic, trustworthy, thoughtful, imaginative, creative, and curious are some words that resonate with us. Your skills are a qualifier, and we believe that each of us is much more than the skills we bring to our job - the person we are looking for...
Role Overview
As an Associate in our Accounting Department, you will support core accounting and finance operations, including account reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close activities. You will work closely with senior finance team members and cross-functional stakeholders, including Korean-speaking stakeholders.
This role provides an opportunity to build hands-on experience in financial operations, internal controls, and reporting processes while developing strong technical accounting and practical finance skills in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform account reconciliations (Acc Recs) including bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintain and manage General Ledger (GL) accounting, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions
- Support and execute month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
- Assist in preparation of financial statements and internal management reports
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data in compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies
- Review and monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense transactions
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external parties (including Korean-speaking counterparts) to gather financial information and clarify accounting matters
- Support internal and external audit requirements by preparing schedules and documentation
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 1+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, or audit
- Experience with GL accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes preferred
- Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP) is a plus
- Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office
- Experience working with ERP systems is an advantage
- Fluency in Korean (spoken and written) is mandatory
Preferred Skills
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills - confidence in professional aptitude and ability to effectively convey skills, knowledge, and qualifications to others
- High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding client expectations
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment, with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of Bough
- Eager to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges in a dynamic environment
Skills
ExcelGAAPIFRSAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableComplianceERP