Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

*Finance \& Accounting Operations

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, financial reporting, and compliance with local tax and accounting regulations.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual budget plans, expense reports, and financial statements.
• Coordinate tax finalization (e.g., PIT, CIT, VAT) and liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and banking partners.
• Oversee cost-center tracking, invoice processing, and financial reconciliations.
• Other tasks as required by direct manager

• External Relations

• Build partnerships: Seek, connect, and maintain partnerships with strategic partners to develop the market. Build strong relationships with relevant government agencies, Banks or Financial Institutions.

• Compliance monitoring

• Monitor and ensure compliance with legal, environmental, and occupational safety regulations

• Administrative Management:

• Business support: Shall be responsible for overall back-office management tasks, including coordinating with Seoul and providing HR management and business support as per Managing Director’s order

*HQ Communication \& Liaison

• Serve as the primary contact person for financial and operational matters with headquarters in Seoul (especially in the absence of the line manager).
• Prepare, translate, and present regular financial and administrative reports to HQ and external audits.

Job Requirements

• Experience \& Professional knowledge:

• Minimum 5\+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or combined financial-administrative roles.
• Prior experience working in FDI business is highly preferred.
• Preference for candidates with experience working in environmental or energy, construction or EPC/contracting companies. Experience in the construction industry is a significant advantage.
• Candidates must have the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with government agencies.
• Strategic vision for the energy and environmental market. Understanding of industry trends and government policies. Ability to develop and implement long-term investment strategies.

*Education \& Professional Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certifications (Mandatory): Must possess a valid Chief Accountant Certificate or CPA, ACCA, CMA or an equivalent professional certification.
• Strong knowledge of local statutory accounting principles, tax laws, and financial compliance.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills and professional business diplomacy.
• High level of integrity, detail orientation, and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and standard ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is preferred.

• Skills:

• Communication skills: Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Organizational skills: Ability to plan, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Leadership skills: Ability to lead and manage a team of employees.
• Problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze problems, make decisions, and find effective solutions.
• Negotiation skills: Ability to negotiate and persuade to reach agreements.