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.

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

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