Sr. Accountant

Introduction to the job

Are you challenged by contributing to our successful world-class finance department? Your job is in a hectic, dynamic and international oriented environment with tight deadlines.

GE FS Statutory Reporting & Tax Compliance Korea is part of Finance function.The primary goal is to effectively and efficiently execute the external and internal reporting (US GAAP / Local GAAP) & tax compliance related processes for the ASML group entities in Korea.

Role And Responsibilities

You are expected to create & maintain clear insight in the nature and background of elements (to be) reported at the level of our Korea group entities. This to arrange for a clear audit trail – with proper substantiation and specification- between our primary USGAAP books and Local GAAP financial statements / Local Tax Compliance obligations.

• Financial Reporting
• Coordinate statutory financial reporting process for legal entities in responsible territory;
• Monitor the compliance with corporate accounting policies as well as local regulations;
• Ensure compliance with local GAAP and report to difference with USGAAP;
• Make calculation for Transfer Pricing purposes for both US GAAP and Local GAAP;
• Align with / provide input to ASML Corporate Finance Team / Tax Accounting & Tax Compliance team (The Netherlands) for periodic group reporting / consolidation purposes;
• Audit Coordination
• Act as overall audit engagement coordinator & primary point of contact to external auditor for legal entities in responsible territory;
• Coordinate / prepare / assist in preparation of supporting documentation for statutory audit compliance;
• Tax Support
• Monitor tax compliance obligations of entities in responsible territory and arrange for timely preparation of tax filings;
• Act as primary point of contact for providing information – for preparation of corporate income tax returns, including review of CIT fillings from a financial input perspective;
• Arrange for timely preparation of VAT filings and review VAT fillings from a financial input perspective;
• Arrange for timely preparation of other local tax filings;
• Prepare / review Country by Country Reporting information for respective legal entities;
• Facilitate / create reliable basis for tax cash planning;
• Ascertain timely identification and communication of tax risk & opportunities (e.g. use of withholding taxes / tax credits) – such in conjunction with ASML Corporate Tax Department;
• Assist in preparation of response (from a financial input perspective) to queries on tax authorities in efficient & timely manner;

Maintain / monitor tax related SOX controls;

• Others
• Interacts with all levels of management, other departments, and subsidiaries;
• Participates in process redesign, improvement, documentation, and training projects;
• Assists with special projects and analysis as needed;
• Performs other duties as assigned;
• Prepare and follow up on Statutory audit, NTS audit, Custom audit and internal audit.

Education And Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in statutory and tax reporting area (Preference: 8 – 10 years’ experience will be a strong advantage);
• KICPA (Korea Institute of Certified Public Accountants) holder as minimum 8 years’ audit experience in Big 4 or equivalent accounting experience in an international business environment is pre;
• Strong understanding of financial accounting processes; Experience with automation of reporting processes in a SAP/Oracle environment and/or experience with e.g. robotics is a pre.Knowledge of / experience with applicable tax accounting rules in relation to US GAAP / IFRS / Local GAAP and related processes is a pre;
• Fluent in written & spoken English and Korean.

Skills

• Good analytical, communicative, managerial and social skills. Professional and ambitious attitude. Result oriented, team player with a big sense of responsibility;
• Capable of co-working with team members while maintaining higher level overview;
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues in other regions (Asia / Europe / US) and non-financial departments.

Diversity & Inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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