Accountant, Accounts Payable - Korean Speaking 12 months contract

The Opportunity…When you join Moët Hennessy (MH), you embark on a career journey with the leaders of luxury wines, champagnes, and spirits within the LVMH Group. You’ll drive your own career within a passionate and diverse workforce that spans four generations and combines a wealth of roles and capabilities. The spirit of conquest and enduring savoir-faire of our bold founders, past and present, will unleash your creativity and inspire you to shape the next chapter in our timeless story. As part of our engaged community around the world, and through the commitments of our global program, Living Soils Living Together, you will help us build a sustainable legacy for our planet and for generations to come. This will be a 12 Month Contract.

Overview of the Position

The Senior Accountant - Accounts Payable plays a crucial role in upholding the financial stability and operational efficiency of the organization. By meticulously managing payment processes, fostering strong vendor relationships, and ensuring accurate financial records, the incumbent directly contributes to the organization’s liquidity and reputation. This position is well-suited for individuals who possess a keen eye for detail, strong financial acumen, and a commitment to making a substantial impact within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute Accounts Payable (AP) activities for the assigned country, ensuring overall service delivery meets agreed KPIs and SLAs.
• Process vendor invoices, inter-company invoices, and T&E claims, ensuring proper validation in compliance with company policies.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on invoice submission and AP requirements.
• Perform month-end closing activities, including accruals, provisions, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and process payment runs, ensuring adherence to payment terms and cash control procedures.
• Handle vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues professionally and promptly.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Actively contribute to digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, including defining requirements, assessing change impacts, and participating in user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Analyze payment trends, monitor aged payables, and generate ad hoc reports to support business decisions and highlight potential issues.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including VAT, withholding tax, and statutory reporting requirements, in all AP transactions.

We are looking for unique and amazing talent. Join us if you have…

• Demonstrated expertise in collection and credit management is mandatory.
• Proven finance and accounting experience in complex, multicultural organizational environments is a strong advantage.
• Experience in credit management is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC, SAP B1, SAP HANA, Salesforce, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is highly preferred.
• Involvement in system implementation or automation project, with experience in requirement gathering, change impact analysis, or user acceptance testing, is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and actively contribute in team meetings, resolve conflicts, and propose effective solutions.
• Industry experience in Wine & Spirits, FMCG, Consumer Goods, or Luxury Goods sectors is a plus.
• Commercially savvy and data-driven, with proven ability in handling financial analysis, and managing complex financial data.