Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for end-to-end accounting and finance operations for Red Bull Korea, including month-end closing, tax compliance, Accounts Payable, treasury, credit management, Accounts Receivable, statutory audit coordination and financial reporting. The role ensures accurate and timely financial information, compliance with Korean regulations and Red Bull Group policies, and effective internal controls while coordinating closely with external accounting and tax service providers, auditors, Commercial teams, Treasury and HQ Finance.

MONTH END CLOSING

Own the General Ledger through Trial Balance and ensure accurate and timely monthly reporting. Review GL postings for compliance with Red Bull Accounting & Controlling Guidelines and local accounting requirements. Coordinate monthly period-end closing, including depreciation, recurring entries, accruals, prepayments, intercompany invoicing and reconciliations. Maintain and reconcile schedules for prepayments, receivables, accruals and other key balance sheet accounts. Coordinate creation and maintenance of finance master data, including assets, internal orders and GL accounts, in line with Group guidelines. Prepare and process month-end reporting in relevant Group reporting tools, including BI and Hyperion Financial Management, and support hard-close reporting as required. Review the quality and completeness of bookkeeping and closing deliverables prepared by the outsourced accounting firm.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

Coordinate monthly and quarterly VAT compliance activities and review supporting documentation for accuracy and timely filing. Coordinate annual Corporate Income Tax filing and withholding tax compliance with external tax advisors and accounting service providers. Prepare monthly tax reporting to HQ and support transfer pricing documentation and other Group tax reporting requirements. Monitor changes in Korean tax regulations and assess potential impacts on the business in coordination with external advisors and HQ Tax. Maintain accounting and tax documentation in accordance with Korean statutory requirements and Red Bull Group policies.

Accounts Payable, Treasury & Vendor Management

Oversee supplier invoice and employee expense processing to ensure completeness, appropriate approval and compliance with company policies. Review payment requests and coordinate domestic and international payment execution through online banking platforms in accordance with agreed payment terms. Monitor cash inflows and outflows, prepare cash position information and support effective liquidity and working-capital management.

Manage vendor onboarding documentation and coordinate vendor master creation and changes with relevant internal teams and the outsourced accounting firm. Monitor outstanding vendor balances and resolve accounting or payment discrepancies with suppliers and service providers. Oversee corporate card administration and monthly reconciliation, ensuring complete supporting documentation and accurate booking. Ensure compliance with HQ Treasury, Accounting and Controlling Guidelines.

Credit Management & Accounts Receivable

Maintain customer credit master data and approved credit limits and coordinate internal approval for new or revised credit limits. Monitor customer credit exposure and ensure compliance with the company credit policy and approved payment terms. Conduct periodic credit reviews based on payment performance, financial information and business requirements. Monitor Accounts Receivable aging and follow up on overdue balances in collaboration with Sales, distribution partners and customers. Support customer payment reconciliation and month-end AR closing activities. Prepare regular Credit Risk and AR Aging reports and communicate material issues to Finance Management.

Statutory Audit, Internal Controls & Finance Operations

Coordinate interim and year-end statutory audit activities with external auditors and accounting service providers. Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation and respond to audit and regulatory requests. Support implementation, documentation and monitoring of internal controls and finance compliance requirements. Act as a key finance contact for internal stakeholders and external service providers, resolving accounting and operational finance issues in a timely manner. Identify and implement opportunities to improve closing, tax, treasury, credit and finance operation processes.

Support finance projects and take increasing ownership of local accounting activities as the Korea organization grows.

• More than 5 years of experience in General Accounting, Tax, Audit or Finance, preferably within a multinational company or Big 4 accounting firm.

• Strong hands-on knowledge of month-end closing, General Ledger and balance sheet reconciliation, with an understanding of end-to-end finance processes.

• Good understanding of Korean tax regulations, including VAT, Corporate Income Tax and withholding tax requirements, and knowledge of K-GAAP statutory reporting.

• Practical experience in Accounts Payable, Treasury, cash management, Accounts Receivable and customer credit processes.

• Experience coordinating with outsourced accounting firms, tax advisors, statutory auditors, banks and other external service providers.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify accounting, tax, credit and compliance risks and recommend practical solutions.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and good working knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting tools; experience with SAP, Oracle or equivalent systems is an advantage.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and international HQ stakeholders.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities and closing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• High level of ownership, continuous-improvement mindset and demonstrated potential to grow into broader accounting leadership responsibilities.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field. Professional accounting or tax qualifications (e.g. CPA, AICPA, ACCA) are preferred.