Role summary
To support our growth and expansion plans in Korea, we are looking for an Accountant to join the fast paced, dynamic finance team. The hands-on role offers both variety and responsibility along with the opportunity to make a strong contribution to the Align team.
 
This position will report to Korea Finance Manager.

Role expectations 

• 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

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