Korean Speaking) Finance Specialist

KYCG Europe Ltd; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer product research center in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking a Korean-speaking Finance Specialist to manage financial accounts and support the team. Responsibilities include creating financial reports, budgets, and forecasts, liaising with directors, and improving internal processes. Candidates should be fluent in Korean and English, ideally hold ACCA or CIMA qualifications, and possess advanced Excel and SAP skills. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment for a proactive individual keen on financial management.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both Korean and English is essential.
• Possession of an ACCA, CIMA or similar qualification is preferred.
• Experience in project accounting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support various activities within the Finance team.
• Produce operating budgets and forecasts.
• Liaise with directors for financial reporting.

Skills

Fluent in Korean

Fluent in English

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Part or fully qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

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