Deputy Finance Controller (Dong Tan)

About the Position

We are seeking a Deputy Finance Controller for our Dong Tan location. Oversee finance operations, manage team, and drive financial process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Deputy to the Finance Director, overseeing overall finance operations and team management.
• Lead and manage all finance functions, including Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Accounts Payable (AP).
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, financial statements, and group reporting.
• Support financial planning through budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Analyze key financial issues, risks, and business performance, and provide insights to support management decision-making.
• Partner with Business Units and key stakeholders to drive profitability and operational efficiency improvements.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, credit risk, and overall financial risk.
• Lead internal controls, compliance activities, tax matters, and internal/external audit processes.
• Drive finance process improvements and lead digital transformation initiatives, including ERP/system upgrade projects.
• Collaborate with regional/global finance teams, external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience.
• Certified Korean Public Accountant (KICPA) qualification required.
• Proven team leadership experience in Accounts Payable (AP) and/or General Accounting functions.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in Korean tax regulations and tax reporting.
• At least 15 years of accounting and finance experience within multinational organizations.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken. [English proficiency test scores must be included in the resume]

Nice to Have

• MBA degree preferred.
• AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) certification preferred.
• Experience in the TIC (Testing, Inspection & Certification) industry or other professional services industries preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Hyperion and Oracle system preferred.
• Experience leading process improvement and automation initiatives preferred.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification
• Professional growth and development opportunities

About the Company

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.