We are looking for our Country Finance Accounting Manager in South Korea.

• Ensure accurate and timely accounting and reporting in compliance with IFRS and Local GAAP.
• Ensure consistency and compliance with IFRS GAAP and Nokia Accounting principles for the legal entity.
• Accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of local statutory reporting in collaboration with various supporters.
• Manage outsourced service delivery.
• Identify, evaluate, and report risks.
• Responsible for Financial Accounting Manager (FAM) internal controls in the country.
• Interface with the Internal Audit team at the country level.
• Support other controls according to the control catalogue.
• Oversee statutory reporting and audit for country.
• Manage compliance for indirect taxation, withholding tax (WHT), and corporate income tax processes.
• Interface with local tax authorities and review tax returns.
• Adaption to international taxation per treaty with counterpart countries abroad.
• Act as a partner for accounting and tax compliance issues arising from projects or daily business.
• Manage the process of risk identification and evaluation.
• Continuously monitor performance measures.
• Propose and implement process improvements to enhance consistency, quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Efficiently manage team resources in support of sub-regional or regional management, ensuring proper skill sets and organizational setup.
• Support Corporate Tax and Legal department when required.
• Ensure maintenance of local statutory signatories, banking signatories, and necessary powers of attorney (POA) for effective legal entity operations.
• Ensure statutory board meetings and AGMs are conducted in accordance with local laws and documented properly.
• Member of the Country Management Team (CMT) and counterpart for the Business Group on financial matters.
• May serve as a board member of local operating entities when required.

• Previous experience of 5-10 years as financial accounting manager and or Finance Director role
• Korean native level & business English skills
• Experience with application of IFRS accounting policies, tools and processes
• In depth understanding or usage of financial tool - i.e. SAP ERP
• Business acumen / business management
• People management skills (including skill development)
• Communication, motivation and negotiation skills. Ability to present to the board, senior management complex matters in a simple and concise manner.
• Strong experience in finance, planning and controlling
• Experience in big accounting firm is preferable

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