Finance and Accounting Manager (Korean-Speaking) (m/f/d)

OVERVIEW

Our client is a well-established international chemical company with over 50 years of successful operations across Asia, Europe, and US. Engaging in a variety of chemical materials: polyurethane, acrylate, epoxy, resins, diluent, hardener, composite, and much more.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
• Manage external financial audits and support tax audits/inquiries from relevant authorities
• Coordinate and manage communication with local tax advisors and tax agents in other EU countries
• Oversee SAP-based accounting operations, including journal entry review/approval, and drive process improvement projects.
• Prepare P&L forecasts and analyse actual performance versus budget/forecast
• Communicate with HQ (Korea) and prepare regular management reports and ad-hoc analyses
• Provide support for general administrative tasks (e.g., HR coordination and office administration)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or related fields
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP (Preferred)
• Fluent in Korean and German (spoken and written)