Finance Specialist (Korean and English Speaker) - 12 Month Contract

We have an opportunity available for a Finance Specialist to join us for a 12 month contract to cover maternity leave. Working as a Finance Specialist, the job’s main purpose is to manage and support the various financial, management and cost accounts, forecasting future movements of income, expenses, assets and liabilities. To accept responsibility for the timely provision of financial and monthly accounts, budgetary control and planning and audit requirement as requested by the Finance Manager. Role and Responsibilities The main tasks expected to be performed include, but are not limited to:

• To support any/all activities within the Finance team.
• Production of operating budgets and forecasts and providing accurate report on financial results against these.
• To liaise with directors in producing financial information to assist with their reporting / decision-making requirements e.g. budget.
• To produce timely financial reports and statements in line with company requirements. This includes monthly reporting of costs by division and project with analysis against plan and forecast, as well as recharge of the R&D expenses to SEC.
• Timely monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and commentaries for local use.
• To liaise with external auditors, if required
• To be innovative in improving internal controls and procedures.
• To encourage team building, motivation and cultivate effective team relations.
• Timely provision of progress reports, following the attendance of meetings and resulting from other activities undertaken as appropriate.
  
  A fully or part qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or similar) is preferred.
• Fluent Korean and English speaker
• Project Accounting experience is desirable
• Advanced skills and experience of integrated accounting packages, spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) and databases, including SAP.
• A competent level of presentation, communication and planning skills. The role will involve presenting financial data to others.
• Able to take responsibility for financial decisions.
• Experience of working in a cross-cultural setting.
• Pro-active attitude, strong influencing and interpersonal skills and open to learning new concepts.
• A good understanding of documentation requirements.
• Ability to learn and implement SRUK and Corporate business philosophies.