JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Accountant assists the Manager and/or Assistant Manager in daily deliverables to provide excellent service to clients.  They provide financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data; preparing reports, submitting the reports to the client and are able to coach junior staff in the department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains relationship with clients and internal/external stakeholders;
• Manage the preparation and maintenance of accounting data to the highest levels of accuracy and performed timely;
• Performs daily work with high complexity, including closing full set of books, SFC compliance documents, capital account, annual financial statements, profits tax returns with tax computations, trade and shipping services, and other tailor made management reports/ financial analysis;
• Performs financial fluctuation analysis for key clients;
• Query management with internal and external- 3rd party stakeholders;
• Assist Manager in preparing proposal for clients;
• Supervises Accountants and Junior Accountants, and reviews draft deliverables;
• Assists Manager/AM to implement internal control procedures and train junior staff.

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Degree Holder in Accounting or business related disciplines preferred;
• 3 - 4 years’ experience in professional firms or multinational companies;
• Sound knowledge of accounting and banking practices;
• Well-versed in local country tax practices and related ordinances
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skill set;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Korean;
• Pursuing or qualified in Local professional examinations.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS (JOB BAND 3 COMPETENCIES)

Knowledge

• Generates ideas for improvement based on past experience
• Understands personal development areas and is driven to “bridge” gaps
• Will ask relevant questions to improve business awareness/knowledge

• Is aware of client contracts & what is W.I.P. / “out of scope”
• Able to work under direct supervision

• Strives for high standards of delivery to clients

Commercial Awareness / Financial accountability

• Understands TMF Group’s services, and how the organisation is structured
• Understands and applies control, risk and governance frameworks consistently
• Records time accurately and within deadlines
• Is involved in or responsible for debt collection in his/her area of responsibility
• Is mindful financially of personal impact on business

People Management

• May delegate to junior staff, with clear explanation
• Understands own motivation and impact of personal attitude on own performance

Stakeholder Engagement

• Builds and maintains relationships at all levels across the Group
• Is mindful of culture differences across a diverse organization
• Communicates information in a clear and concise manner
• Manages stakeholders' expectations with regards to delivery, escalating concerns as appropriate.

 Corporate Citizenship

• Puts colleagues / clients at the centre of everything they do to ensure a positive experience
• Acts with integrity
• Upholds the values of the organisation in all they do
• Trustworthy team member who considers those around them