Description
Mission:
Puig is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant for our Korea entity. This role will overview accounting operations and financial analysis activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across financial processes.
The successful candidate will report to the Finance Director (Korea) and will be a pivotal link between the local market, our Finance Services hub in Shanghai, and Global Headquarters in Barcelona. A key strategic priority for this role is supporting and coordinating the upcoming SAP implementation and system transition for the Korea entity.
Functions and Responsibilities:
Accounts Payables
- Serve as the primary local lead for AP operations, partnering with the Shanghai Finance Shared Services team to streamline workflows.
- Oversee precise invoice coding and GL alignment.
- Manage the end-to-end vendor onboarding process.
- Act as a functional expert for finance systems, ensuring data integrity and user support. (e.g Purchase Orders, Invoices, etc)
Accounting, Treasury & Group Reporting
- Support local tax advisors by preparing and providing required documentation and reconcile local books with tax filings.
- Support the monthly and year-end closing cycles by coordinating with the Finance Services team, including requesting necessary postings and monitoring the closing process to ensure Balance Sheet meets group requirements.
- Work closely with the team in China to coordinate cash management and monitor liquidity levels for the Korea entity.
- Collaborate closely with the regional AR team on complex sales reconciliation.
- Support internal and external audit processes in coordination with the Finance Services team in Shanghai
Requirements:
- 10 years of progressive experience in Accounting, Audit, or Corporate Finance.
- Proven track record within a multinational FMCG environment is highly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with SAP implementations or major ERP transitions is a significant advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA or CFA certification is preferred.