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Job DescriptionRole Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, including accounting, banking, expense management, and administrative finance activities. The successful candidate will also support finance and bookkeeping activities related to our Korea operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable
- Review vendor invoices and accurately enter data into the ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365).
- Verify that vendor invoices are matched to the correct purchase orders (POs) and coded to the appropriate accounting categories.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical files of invoices, packing slips, and related documents.
Accounts Receivable
- Review and post project invoice proposals and update the monthly invoice tracker.
- Monitor bank accounts and record cash receipts in the ERP system.
- Prepare monthly accounts receivable and aged debt reports.
Expense Management
- Monitor company expenses and prepare expenditure reports as requested.
- Review employee expense claims to ensure supporting receipts are attached and expenses are coded to the correct categories.
General Finance and Accounting Support
- Assist with month-end closing activities and the preparation of financial reports.
- Liaise with external service providers regarding payroll processing and tax payments.
- Perform bank reconciliations and support day-to-day banking activities.
- Support finance and bookkeeping activities for both Japan and Korea operations.
- Assist with ad hoc finance and accounting tasks as required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Recent graduate or 1–2 years of relevant experience in an accounting or finance role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Excellent multitasking and time-management skills.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Proficiency in both English and Korean (written and spoken).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Nissho Boki (Japanese bookkeeping certificate) Level 3
- FAT (Financial Accounting Technician) / Computerized Accounting (전산회계) level 1 or above.
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