About this role
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
About the job
Drive Korea Finance transformation initiatives in partnership with the Finance Manager, leveraging Power Platform and AI-enabled tools to optimize processes across Accounting, FP&A, and Credit Control, while owning end-to-end Korea P2P operations in collaboration with regional shared services (CG, HKFC) and the APAC CoE. The role aims to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, controls, and scalability while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant P2P execution.
What you will be doing:
Drive and Facilitate Finance Process Transformation
- Deliver finance transformation initiatives through process redesign, automation, data analytics, and the practical application of Power Platform and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, control, and scalability.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and transition transactional accounting activities to shared services (CG, HKFC) while maintaining strong governance, compliance, and internal controls.
- Act as a digital change agent for the Finance organization by promoting technology adoption, building automation capabilities, and enabling more data-driven ways of working across Accounting, FP&A, and Credit Control teams.
- Execute each initiative end-to-end — from requirements gathering and solution build to user adoption and benefit tracking (hours saved, error reduction, control improvement)
Own the Korea P2P Process
- Own the end-to-end Korea P2P process, partnering with business stakeholders, shared services (CG, HKFC), and APAC CoE to ensure effective service delivery, issue resolution, and process compliance.
- Monitor process performance, strengthen controls, and drive continuous improvements across the P2P process, including exception management, root-cause analysis, and service quality oversight.
- Own T&E governance (policy communication, employee training, T&E reporitng, etc.) and purchase VAT reconciliation and quarterly filing in collaboration with the external tax agent.
- Oversee intercompany payments and monthly cash forecasting to maintain optimal working capital, ensuring compliance with foreign exchange regulations and monitoring IC trade balance aging.
- Manage NEXT workflow governance and system administration in line with APAC/EA DOA.
Others
- Support ad-hoc analysis and projects upon request
Who are we looking for:
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Finance/Accounting related major)
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At least 3 years of progressive Finance experience
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Hands-on Procure-to-Pay / Accounts Payable experience
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Good understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS and internal controls
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Advanced proficiency in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and automation (Macros/VBA preferred).
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Strong understanding of Power Platform (Power Automate, Power BI, Power Apps)
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Experience using AI-enabled productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) in finance processes
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Demonstrated track record of process improvement with measurable results
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Strong communication & teamwork skills
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Strong presentation skills
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Good command of English communication (Reading/Writing/Speaking)
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Proficiency in project management in various areas
Travel Percentage: None