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What You'll Do
The Finance Accounting & Tax Senior Manager serves as a key member of the Korea Finance team, partnering with the Head of Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective financial operations.
This role is responsible for leading financial accounting and statutory reporting, tax compliance, payroll oversight, treasury and cash management, accounts payable operations, and finance risk management. The role also drives finance process improvements, supports global finance initiatives, and works closely with external advisors, outsourced service providers, and regional finance teams to strengthen operational excellence and maintain a robust financial control environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting and Reporting
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Lead the month-end and year-end close processes for BCG Korea, including the review of compensation, operating expenses, and coordination with Global Services.
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Oversee the preparation and review of statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with local accounting standards and reporting requirements.
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Serve as the primary finance contact for external auditors on statutory audits and key accounting matters.
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Lead the implementation of new and revised accounting standards and finance policies.
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Oversee mobility accounting, including secondments, cross-office staffing, and cross-border accounting in accordance with global policies.
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Review monthly general ledger reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records.
Taxation
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Oversee the preparation of corporate income tax returns and review monthly tax filings in collaboration with external tax advisors.
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Lead transfer pricing documentation and tax compliance processes in partnership with PwC.
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Ensure compliance with indirect tax regulations and statutory filing requirements.
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Oversee expatriate tax matters, including coordination with EY and management of intercompany hypothetical tax processes.
Payroll
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Oversee the monthly payroll process to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution.
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Review payroll reconciliations and compensation-related accounting entries.
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Ensure compliance with payroll taxes and statutory reporting requirements.
Treasury
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Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and banking operations.
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Manage relationships with transaction banks and the in-house bank (IHB) in collaboration with the Senior Accountant.
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Act as the primary liaison with Global Treasury on cash management and treasury-related initiatives.
Risk Management
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Serve as the finance lead for BCG Risk Management reviews and follow-up activities.
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Oversee of all insurance related matters
AP and Outsourced Operations
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Oversee accounts payable operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier and employee payments.
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Manage the relationship with outsourced service providers, including service governance, issue resolution, and performance management against agreed KPIs.
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Review operational KPIs and error logs and drive continuous service improvements.
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Ensure compliance with BCG policies and internal controls for vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements.
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Support procurement governance, vendor onboarding, and risk assessments.
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Approve invoices within delegated authority and review weekly payment runs.
System and process enhancements
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Lead the local implementation of global finance initiatives, accounting system enhancements, and tax-related projects.
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Identify and drive process improvement opportunities through automation, business intelligence, and digital technologies.
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Leverage analytics and reporting tools to improve finance operations and decision-making.
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Actively participate in regional and global finance transformation initiatives.
What You'll Bring
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Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
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Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Finance or Accounting, preferably within a professional services environment
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Strong knowledge of financial accounting, general ledger, month-end closing, and financial controls
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Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or automation tools is a plus
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Experience managing and developing team members
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Good understanding of corporate tax, indirect tax, and regulatory compliance
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
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Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions
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Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
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Proactive, resourceful, and responsive in a fast-paced environment
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Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels
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High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
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Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs
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Fluent in Korean and English, both written and spoken
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Strong learning agility and structured thinking
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High level of ownership and execution capability
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a dynamic environment
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Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders
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Attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality
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Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence
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Self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented approach
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
