Senior Associate, Financial Controller

Copenhagen Infrastructure Service Company (CISC) - a service provider working exclusively for the global fund management company Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), is currently looking for a Senior Associate, Financial Controller to join our office in Seoul, South Korea.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to take responsibility of the financial aspects of our business activities in Korea and to ensure compliance with local rules and regulations.

Your role will entail being a proficient expert versed in comprehensive accounting, tax, financial, and business concepts, tasked with evaluating the company's financial health and identifying potential risks.

Responsibilities will further consist of

• Report financial performance to Copenhagen by preparing timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly, annual and ad hoc basis, such as budgets, follow-up and forecasting.
• Handle local reporting and contact with authorities, regarding annual accounts, statements, corporate tax, VAT, other corporate filings, etc.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of corporate accounting and compliance with local and international rules and regulations, ensuring that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
• Maintain the company’s local finance IT system (Navision) in cooperation with Finance in Copenhagen and ensure processes to handle daily finance operations.
• Take responsibility for bookkeeping, payments, bank reconciliation, corporate secretary, cash management and cash calls.
• Develop, implement and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities, including financial accounting and reporting.
• Participate in activities regarding financing, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate.
• Manage and efficiently follow up on all invoice-related matters, such as being a point of contact vis-a-vis vendors and invoice e-mail inbox.
• Support Finance VP for accounting, tax and other financial matters

Main stakeholders 

• Finance VP (reports to) Project CEOs
• Project Senior Development Director
• Project Commercial Manager
• Project Development Managers
• Finance Manager
• Shareholder’s Finance Managers

We look for the following in a candidate 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years’ experience in Finance
• Prior experience as Financial Controller
• Thrives when faced with complex tasks and maintains efficiency
• Takes pride in ensuring high quality in planning and finishing assignments timely
• Is collaborative and communicates clearly and effectively
• Displays a high level of proficiency in interacting and communicating with people
• Exhibits an affirmative and practical approach, always ready to embrace fresh tasks
• Has in-depth knowledge of finance, tax and accounting principles, related laws/regulations and best practices
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (preferably Navision)
• Fluent in English and Korean

The process

Please apply online as soon as possible as applications will be processed on an ongoing basis. For questions related to the role, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at talent@cisc.dk. We do not include CV's and Cover Letters sent by email.

As we continue to improve our candidate experience and diversity and to avoid unconscious bias, please avoid having a photo in your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality for all applicants.

CISC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion

CISC is committed to securing a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and heard. A diverse workforce allows CISC to achieve results through different approaches and solutions to task execution and problem solving. We want all our employees to have equal opportunities for personal growth and career opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability religion, nationality, and ethnicity.