RTR Senior Executive (Korean Speaking)

R2R Senior Executive (Korean Speaker) 1 Year Contract Renewable

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established multinational manufacturing and technology organization with a global footprint across multiple regions. They are seeking a R2R Senior Executive (Korean Speaker) to join their Shared Services Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

This role offers exposure to end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) activities, including intercompany accounting, fixed assets, reconciliations, month-end closing, master data management, and finance transformation initiatives. It is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals looking to build their career within a dynamic multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Record-to-Report Operations

• Process intercompany (IC) vendor invoices and intercompany payment collections accurately and on a timely basis.
• Prepare payment proposals for intercompany transactions and follow up with internal customers on outstanding balances.
• Perform expense accruals, provisions, payroll-related adjustments, and other journal entries required for month-end closing.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end closing activities in collaboration with local finance teams.

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Prepare and complete balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Deliver financial reporting and reconciliations in accordance with established timelines and internal requirements.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and outstanding items.

Master Data Management

• Create, maintain, and update vendor and customer master data records.
• Ensure master data accuracy and compliance with internal governance requirements.

Fixed Assets Accounting

• Create and maintain Construction-in-Progress (CIP) assets.
• Support asset capitalization, transfers, and fixed asset accounting activities.
• Assist with asset-related reporting and reconciliations.

Process Migration & Documentation

• Support the transition and migration of finance processes into the Shared Services environment.
• Prepare, maintain, and continuously update process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in knowledge transfer activities and process standardization initiatives.

Continuous Improvement & Digitalization

• Support process optimization, automation, digitalization, and RPA initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and service delivery.
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects, reporting requirements, and operational support as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates with relevant academic background are encouraged to apply.

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Record-to-Report (R2R), General Ledger, Fixed Assets, or Shared Services operations.
• Experience in an SSC, BPO, or multinational environment would be advantageous.
• Fresh graduates with strong language capabilities and accounting knowledge will also be considered.

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of:

  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Intercompany Accounting
  • Fixed Assets Accounting
  • Month-End Closing
  • Reconciliations
  • Accruals and Journal Entries

• Exposure to ERP systems such as:

  • SAP
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • Oracle ERP
  • Other enterprise accounting systems

• Good Microsoft Excel skills.

Language Requirements

• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Professional proficiency in Korean (written and spoken) to support Korean-speaking stakeholders and business operations.
• Proficiency in Vietnamese is required to support regional stakeholders and business activities across the Vietnam market.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multinational environment.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute to process improvements.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a stable multinational organization with regional exposure.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Exposure to finance transformation, digitalization, and process migration projects.
• Career development opportunities within a global shared services organization.

If you are a detail-oriented finance professional with Korean language capabilities and an interest in Record-to-Report operations, we welcome your application.