Sr. Accountant, Finance (Fixed Term)

Purpose of the Job
To provide temporary cover for the Senior Accountant role during the incumbent's parental leave (Feb 2027 ~ Dec 2027), ensuring business continuity of statutory accounting, tax compliance, treasury and internal control activities for AstraZeneca Korea (KR10). The contract (Jan 2027 ~ Dec 2027) includes a handover period with the incumbent to ensure a smooth transition.
Typical Accountabilities
Perform month-end closing, including accrual entries (manpower, A&P, functional costs), accrual list review and cost analysis against budget
Support year-end K-GAAP financial statements and the statutory audit, liaising with external auditors
Prepare and file VAT, WHT and other tax returns, and reconcile Hometax tax invoices with SAP entries
Manage treasury and banking, including intercompany netting (Bank of Korea reporting), payment guarantees, bank credit limits, intercompany loans and dividends
Partner with regional finance and KAM teams on cash flow targets (e.g., DSO)
Perform FCF controls, coordinate internal/external audits and tax authorities, update SOPs, conduct fixed asset counts and deliver finance trainings
Provide accounting and tax guidance to business users, prepare BOD documentation, and support officer registration and CO₂ reporting
Functional Capabilities (most critical to this position)
Solid knowledge of K-GAAP / IFRS and month-end and year-end closing
Working knowledge of Korean tax (VAT, WHT, CIT) and Hometax–SAP reconciliation
Understanding of treasury operations, including intercompany settlements, FX reporting and banking documentation
Understanding of internal controls (FCF) and audit coordination
Effective communication with regional finance, auditors and banks
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a multinational company
Hands-on experience with statutory audit and Korean tax filings
Fluent Korean and business-level English
Desired Skills or Requirements
Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
Experience working with shared service centres and SAP FI
Available to start in Jan 2027 for handover; detail-oriented and quick to adapt
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2. 보훈대상자 및 취업보호대상자는 관련법에 의거하여 우대합니다.
3. 해외 여행 결격사유가 없어야 합니다.
4. 본 채용은 수시진행으로, 우수인력 채용 시 마감될 수 있습니다.
Date Posted
11-11월-2026
Closing Date
10-1월-2027
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Skills
Accounting, SAP, Documentation