Senior Accountant

[Job Description]

1. Ensure Accurate Accounting and Tax Compliance

• Resolve complex accounting issues or support other departments in resolving financial matters
• Provide guidance on expense codes, accruals, invoice processing, and tax documentation
• Perform month-end closing activities, including accrual journal entries (e.g., manpower, A&P, functional costs), accrual list updates/reviews, and cost analysis
• Assist in preparing and finalizing annual financial statements (e.g., Income Statement, Balance Sheet), including liaising with external auditors and managing statutory requirements
• Provide general ledger support and analysis inclusive of period end financial close responsibilities for KGAAP reporting by interacting with external auditors
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate filings such as VAT, withholding tax, and other tax returns
• Ensure accurate expense processing by reconciling tax invoice details issued via Hometax with corresponding entries in SAP for the subsequent month
• Manage banking and treasury operations, including:
✓ Intercompany netting and settlements (e.g., Bank of Korea reporting)
✓ Guarantees of payment
✓ Bank credit limit documentation
✓ Intercompany loans and dividend transactions

2. Support Financial Target Achievement
• Partner with regional finance teams and the KAM team to achieve financial targets, particularly related to cash flow (e.g., DSO, cash metrics)
• Monitor costs closely during month-end closing to ensure budget alignment

3. Strengthen Internal Controls and Compliance
• Coordinate with internal and external audit teams (e.g., PwC, tax authorities, Group Internal Audit) to mitigate risk and maintain compliance
• Implement and monitor Financial Control Framework (FCF) processes in line with group timelines and requirements
• Review and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and deliver training programs to ensure compliance with current regulatory and internal standards
• Conduct regular fixed asset counts and asset list reviews

• Provide finance related trainings to employees as needed

4. Other Responsibilities
• Prepare reports and documentation for Board of Directors (BOD) meetings
• Support legal and regulatory changes such as officer registration updates
• Manage CO₂-related reporting and travel plan follow-ups

[Skills]

• Experience in SAP and advanced proficiency in Excel
• Knowledge about accounting principles and tax regulations

[Qualifications]

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (accounting, finance or related field preferred)
• Language: Fluent in Korean and English
• Work Experience: 7-10 years in accounting and finance
• Competencies: Ability to clearly and concisely convey complex financial information, Strong ethical foundation and integrity in financial practices, Attention to detail

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3. 해외 여행 결격사유가 없어야 합니다.
4. 본 채용은 수시진행으로, 우수인력 채용 시 마감될 수 있습니다.

Date Posted

03-9월-2025

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.