Financial Accountant (Accounting & Finance Department) [based in Seoul]

Job Description

<p><h3><b>We are seeking a Financial Accountant for a regular position to work within the Accounting & Finance Department at the International Vaccine Institute in Seoul, Korea. (Duty station: Seoul, Korea)</b></h3><h3><b>Job Description</b></h3><p>This job is responsible for supporting general accounting and finance operations, including revenue and accounts<br/>receivable management, monthly/yearly closing, and donor/project financial reporting. This position also assists with<br/>internal control, audit preparation, and VAT reporting for overseas offices.</p><h3><b>1. General accounting</b></h3><ul><li>Support the monthly and annual financial closing process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of journal entries, account analysis, and general ledger maintenance.</li><li>Prepare regular financial data after closing, monthly closing, and year-end closing.</li><li>Maintain and update Balance Sheet (B/S) accounts and related schedules.</li><li>Perform daily Bank reconciliation and ensure alignment between actual cash transaction and system.</li><li>Maintain general ledger including preparing journal entries, account analysis, and account receivable reconciliation.</li><li>Assist with recording of the project’s residual fund on a regular basis, communicating with project with if, any variance occurred.</li></ul><h3><b>2. Account Receivables</b></h3><ul><li>Responsible for day-to-day Revenue / AR operations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Reconciliation of AR accounts, monitor AR aging and ensure timely collection with accurate AR clearing and reconciliation.</li><li>Provide fund-in list, a summary of both a fund from donor and cash basis donation.</li></ul><h3><b>3. Prepare project information & provide reporting data</b></h3><ul><li>Review project expenses to ensure donor fund usage complies with donor and organizational requirements.</li><li>Prepare financial reports requested by donors and other stakeholders.</li><li>Coordinate with project and program teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Prepare quarterly report on the expense of Director General.</li><li>Support budgets & forecasts procedure.</li><li>Support new joiners in project team to ensure smooth finance-project team cooperation.</li></ul><h3><b>4. Perform other finance-related affairs</b></h3><ul><li>Support VAT tax reporting for overseas offices, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.</li><li>Support internal control and internal/external audit-related tasks.</li><li>Support ad-hoc financial data and analysis as required in a timely and accurate manner.</li><li>Contribute to improving ERP and necessary finance templates.</li></ul><h3><b>Job Requirements and Qualifications</b></h3><h3><b>1. Education Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent</li><li>(Business, Accounting, or Economics)</li></ul><h3><b>2. Related Field Work Experience</b></h3><ul><li>Over 3 years</li></ul><h3><b>3. Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge</b></h3><ul><li>Knowledge of accounting and ERP</li></ul><h3><b>4. Key Competency</b></h3><ul><li>Communication & Commitment to Continuous Learning.</li><li>Detail-minded; multi-tasks; analytical and problem-solving skill.</li><li>Familiar with MS office applications.</li><li>Resilience.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Korean and English under complex business circumstances in a clear/concise manner.</li></ul><p><b>(IMPORTANT)</b> Please download and complete this Employment History template before submitting your application.</p></p>
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