Vice President of Finance (Asia) - with Great Benefits

Principle Duties & Responsibilities 

• Prepare accurate and timely accounting and reporting according to US GAAP/IFRS, including the adoption of recent pronouncements 
• Direct the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports, including global consolidated financial statements, during month-end and quarterly closes 
• Month/Year closing, accurate and timely reporting, and review 
• Monthly reporting and analysis of results to Corporate office by due date 
• Review and monitor monthly Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Reconciliations 
• Co-ordinate and report annual Budget and quarterly Plan and Reforecast for business 
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial modeling as required 
• Direct and consolidate budgets and load budget detail into financial systems or maintain on Excel in interim 
• Measure profitability of business segment, clients, and projects 
• Advise the business on cost saving improvements and opportunities to maximize profits 
• Supervision of accounting and payroll functions 
• Management of billing process including timeliness of billing and collections 
• Responsible for overseeing the Finance ERP systems and to ensure its optimal use as well as driving process improvements 
• Oversee all financial aspects of the regional shared service center and optimize its use across the region to minimize operating costs 
• Review weekly cash forecast and manage cash, including collections from customers and timing of payments to vendors 
• Assist in developing and refining processes and standards including streamlining and improving work papers 
• Statutory and regulatory reporting to external authorities as required 
• Analyze variances between actuals and budgets/forecasts to identify drivers and trends and resolve discrepancies 
• Assist in setting global accounting and finance policies standardized across the region / company and in accordance with U.S. GAAP/IFRS 
• Assist in preparing the company for IPO readiness, including quarterly / interim reporting 
• Bank liaison for various tasks
• Perform general administration duties as needed 
• Perform other related duties as assigned by CEO, CFO or Corporate Controller

Qualifications and Experience 

• 6+ years progressive accounting/leadership experience 
• Able to communicate fluently and effectively in English both verbally and in writing is a must. Korean language proficiency is a plus
• University degree in accounting, finance or related field required 
• Accounting certification preferred 
• Experience in finance ERP systems implementation and process improvement is required 
• Experience overseeing a shared service center and optimizing its use to minimize operating costs is preferred 
• Must have strong analytical, organizational and communication skills 
• Knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS including an understanding of accounting controls, processes and procedures is required 
• Experience in annual audits and an audit perspective that is reflected in accounting policies and procedures, work papers and support documentation a plus 
• Leadership experience required overseeing staff, department functions, and processes required 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel 
• Microsoft Navision experience is a plus

Must be able to demonstrate 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation,  organisational, problem-solving, and technical skills. skills 
• Ability to quickly grasp complex subject matters 
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure 
• Self-motivation and proactivity 
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative 
• Ability to be an excellent team player 
• Good time management skills 
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn