Accountant (RTR Cluster - Korean Market)

🌟 We're Hiring : Accountant (Korean Market)! 🌟

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant (RTR) or Accounting Manager  to manage financial activities related to the Korean market for one of our leading global automotive brand. The ideal candidate is an important business partner to its Korean counter parts, established close connections with local business and finance teams. The incumbent will possess strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Korean.

📍 Location : Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

⏰ Work Mode : Flexible office & remote

💼 Role : Accountant (Korean Market)

What You'll Do :

📊 Lead and perform monthly financial closing

process in compliance with both global (IFRS) and local statutory

accounting principles (K-GAAP) and frameworks for the Korea Legal Entity

which includes postings of key provisions and accruals in alignment with

business team.

💼 Lead the end-to-end audit process—from planning

through to sign-off—and contribute to the preparation of statutory

financial statements.

📝 Collaborate with the business to provide guidance

on both routine and complex accounting matters, particularly during

periods of business process changes.

🔍 Prepare and ensure timely deliverables of all

other scopes within financial reporting process, including management

reporting, VAT / Tax filings, cashflow forecast etc. (You will have access

to external consultants / advisors for complex treatments and disclosures.)

🤝 Measure and follow up the quality and efficiency

of global set KPI’s and drive harmonization / standardization, automation

and WoW to increase efficiency in our processes.

📈 Support the team as back-up as / when needed for

other legal entities / markets.

🔍 Develop and maintain relationships with relevant

stakeholders.

💼 Drive change by taking part / support Strategic / System

related Projects decided by the Finance Management Team (FMT).

What We’re Looking For :

✅ You

are a native level Korean speaker with excellent reading and writing skills and

have a deep understanding of Korean culture, customs, and business etiquette.

✅ You

hold a university degree in Business Administration and / or a professional

accounting qualification, with at least five years of relevant experience in

accounting within an international organization—ideally in the automotive

industry or an external audit firm.

✅You

have deep knowledge of finance processes and policies, and you apply them

effectively in daily operations. You are results-driven, able to prioritize and

deliver on commitments within tight deadlines, while maintaining high standards

of quality.

✅ Experience with IFRS, K-GAAP, taxation, SAP ECC / S4 Hana, HFM / OneStream

✅ Excellent communication skills in both English and Korean.

✅You

enjoy working in a global context navigating across cultures.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Consultant in-charge : Sarah Tan I sarah.tan@hunters-in.com