CASETiFY is one of the leading global lifestyle brands offering customizable tech accessories. We are industry leaders in trend forecasting and protecting what matters most, while providing a community platform for creativity and self-expression. CASETiFY is looking for an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to lead the finance function of its Korea entity. This role will oversee the overall financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, cash flow management, and internal controls. The Finance Manager will serve as a key business partner to the Korea management team, providing financial insights and recommendations to support business performance and sustainable growth. The role will also work closely with the regional and global finance teams to ensure compliance with group financial policies, reporting requirements, and business objectives.
Job Description
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee the overall financial and accounting operations of CASETiFY Korea, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and local regulations.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accurate financial statements and timely reporting to HQ.
- Prepare and review financial reports, management reports, and performance dashboards to provide insights into business performance.
- Analyse financial results, identify key variances and underlying business drivers, and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure accurate financial records and maintain appropriate accounting policies and procedures.
Budgeting & Business Partnering
- Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes in collaboration with relevant department heads and HQ.
- Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, providing financial analysis and actionable recommendations.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including Retail, Operations, Marketing, and Business Development, to support business decisions and improve financial performance.
- Evaluate business initiatives, operational expenses, investment proposals, and cost structures from a financial perspective.
- Provide financial insights to the Korea Country Manager and leadership team to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Tax, Compliance & Internal Controls
- Oversee local tax compliance, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other statutory reporting requirements.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and relevant authorities to ensure compliance with Korean accounting and tax regulations.
- Establish and maintain effective internal controls, financial policies, and accounting procedures to minimize financial and operational risks.
- Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and global finance policies.
- Coordinate year-end external audits and statutory financial reporting.
Treasury & Cash Management
- Oversee cash flow management, liquidity planning, and cashflow forecasting.
- Monitor bank balances, payment schedules, and working capital to ensure efficient cash management.
- Manage banking relationships and coordinate banking-related matters.
- Monitor foreign exchange exposure and coordinate relevant matters with HQ.
HQ Collaboration & Financial Projects
- Work closely with regional and global finance teams on group reporting, financial policies, and accounting matters.
- Coordinate intercompany transactions and reconciliations with HQ and other group entities.
- Support transfer pricing documentation and related compliance requirements in collaboration with HQ and external advisors.
- Participate in ERP implementation, system enhancement, and finance process improvement initiatives.
- Deal with Customs related issues if any
- Handle ad hoc financial analysis and projects as required.
Requirement
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, KICPA, ACCA) is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial or team leadership position.
- Solid knowledge of Korean accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Proven experience managing the overall finance and accounting operations of a local entity.
- Experience in multinational companies or foreign-invested companies, with exposure to regional or global HQ reporting, is highly preferred.
- Experience in budgeting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), cash flow management, and business partnering.
- Experience in ERP implementation or finance system enhancement is an advantage.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across different functions and regions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is required to communicate effectively with regional and global stakeholders.
- English fluency is essential.