accountant (ap) - korean speaker.

about the job
This role is for an Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant in the Food Retail Industry. The primary function is to manage the full AP cycle, including processing, and executing payments for high-volume vendor invoices, with a specific focus on Korean market.

• • Manage the full Accounts Payable (AP) cycle, including receiving, verifying, coding, and processing high-volume vendor invoices, particularly those originating from Korean and Thai suppliers.

  • Ensure all invoices and payment requests comply with company policies and local country tax regulations (e.g., Korean VAT, Thai Withholding Tax).

  • Prepare and execute weekly/monthly payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements to vendors in both local and foreign currencies.

• Reconciliation and Reporting:

  • Perform regular vendor statement reconciliations for Korean and Thai vendors to resolve discrepancies promptly.

  • Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes specific to AP for both markets.

  • Prepare AP aging reports and other ad-hoc financial reports as required by management.

• Communication and Compliance:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all AP-related inquiries from Korean and Thai vendors, internal Procurement, and Retail Operations teams.

  • Translate and interpret financial documents, contracts, and communication between Korean, Thai, and English, ensuring accuracy in all financial records.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AP best practices and local statutory compliance in both Korea and Thailand.

• System and Documentation:

  • Accurately maintain vendor master data and financial records within the ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.).

  • Assist in streamlining and documenting Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes for efficiency and control.