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Main objective / purpose of the role:
- Managing and overseeing the daily operations in accounting, tax and internal control
- Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
- Establishing and enforcing proper methods, policies and principles for accounting & controlling
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Critical success factors / key deliverables:
Main responsibilities are but not limited to:
Controlling:
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closing and reporting of all financial information, including balance sheet reconciliation
- Ensure the accurate and timely processing of OTC(Order to cash), PTP(Procure to Pay), RTR(Record to Report)
- Manage DOA(Delegation of Authority) process and e-workflow system(NEXT)
- Manage T&E processes including related policy, system (Concur), corporate card (AMEX) maintenance, User training, and exception monitoring
- Manage and improve Hight Risk Payment process (operation & enhancement)
- Partner with Hong Kong Finance Center and outsourced service provider (CapGemini) to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
- Develop and implement processes and procedures to enhance workflows of the company
- Respond to inquiries from Regional and Corporate Finance, Represent Korea in Regional discussions.
- Ensure accurate and compliant tax reporting (VAT, Corporate income tax, BEPS, APA, Customs)
- Manage internal & external audit processes
Cash Management:
- Manage cash-flow projections and hedging of foreign exchange risks
- Ensure daily banking requirements are fulfilled
- Ensure monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner
Business Partnering:
- Develop and guide operational process for new business model/transactions
- Lead/Manage projects (e.g., process improvement, system implementation and integration)
- Support budget and forecasting activities as necessary
Team Management:
- Provide training/coaching to each direct report to ensure technical & leadership capabilities
- Establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor progress
- Guide/support career development plan of direct reports
Academic qualifications / degree & relevant prior experience:
- Strong understanding of USGAAP, K-GAAP, IFRS and Tax is required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent with an emphasis in Accounting
- Minimum of 10 years working in finance roles with increasing responsibilities and proven output
- Professional Accounting Qualifications such as CPA, Chartered Accountant or MBA is preferred
- Risk management and internal control experience
- Strong English communication skills (Reading/Writing/Speaking)
- Experience in project management
- Experience in people management
- Experience in budgeting, business analytics and variance analysis is a plus
- Proficient in Excel, Words and PowerPoint
Key strengths / personal attributes for the role:
- Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Able to work from the big picture perspective, highlighting risks and potential actions when necessary
- Self-motivated with the ability to work to agreed deadlines
- Lead with enthusiasm to enhance finance capability
- Strong at relationship management
- Act as a role model in developing self & others by proactive learning & sharing
Leadership / People Management:
- Coach, develop and lead team of direct and indirect reports by providing developmental and growth opportunities
- Build and maintain exceptional employee engagement throughout the team
- Conduct annual performance reviews & bi-annually interim performance reviews
About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.