Job Description

Our Client is Global consumer product research centre based in Stains is looking for a (Korean Speaking) Finance Specialist to manage and support the various financial, management and cost accounts, forecasting future movements of income, expenses, assets and liabilities. To accept responsibility for the timely provision of financial and monthly accounts, budgetary control and planning and audit requirement as requested by the Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

* To support any/all activities within the Finance team.

* Production of operating budgets and forecasts and providing accurate report on financial results against these.

* To liaise with directors in producing financial information to assist with their reporting / decision-making requirements e.g. budget.

* To produce timely financial reports and statements in line with company requirements. This includes monthly reporting of costs by division and project with analysis against plan and forecast, as well as recharge of the R&D expenses

* Timely monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and commentaries for local use.

* To liaise with external auditors, if required

* To be innovative in improving internal controls and procedures.

* To encourage team building, motivation and cultivate effective team relations.

* Timely provision of progress reports, following the attendance of meetings and resulting from other activities undertaken as appropriate.

Key Requirements:

* Fluent Korean and English speaker

* A fully or part qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or similar) is preferred

* Project Accounting experience is desirable

* Advanced skills and experience of integrated accounting packages, spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) and databases, including SAP.

* A competent level of presentation, communication and planning skills. The role will involve presenting financial data to others.

* Able to take responsibility for financial decisions.

* Experience of working in a cross-cultural setting.

* Pro-active attitude, strong influencing and interpersonal skills and open to learning new concepts.

* A good understanding of documentation requirements.

* Ability to learn and implement Corporate business philosophies