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Meaningful Work from Day One 

The successful candidate will undertake dual responsibilities, encompassing the performance of accounting functions for B-F South Korea and the provision of comprehensive accounting support across the APAC region through the consolidation of accounting functions. A core expectation of this role is the proactive identification and implementation of efficiency improvements via the streamlining and automation of accounting tasks, achieved through close collaboration with a team of capable and experienced locally based Accounting Managers.

What You Can Expect

Support financial accounting, reporting, and analysis activities for B-F Korea, including participation in monthly, quarterly, and annual year-end accounting and closing processes.

Support broader APAC accounting operations by consolidating and streamlining accounting processes across the region.

Drive improvements in accounting process efficiency and effectiveness throughout Asia Pacific.

B-F Korea (40%)

Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to ensure that financial statements for B-F Korea are accurate and compliant with both US GAAP and local statutory reporting requirements. 

Complete various month-end related tasks, including booking journal entries to record accruals, provisions, fixed assets depreciation, intercompany transactions etc. 

Complete general ledger reconciliations in Blackline, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.

Provide explanations for any unusual movements in general ledger accounts.

Review and process weekly payment proposals

Partner with key stakeholders to ensure that tight deadlines are met, including month-end closing, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and financial forecasting activities.

Respond to accounting queries from the Finance team and the broader business regarding financial results and special reporting requests.

Assist in external or internal audits.

Provide support to the Accounting Manager, Korea as needed.

Asia Pacific  (60%)

Perform consolidated accounting tasks for multiple APAC markets, including material ledger close, management of discounts and marketing accruals.

Identify and drive accounting process efficiency and effectiveness through digitization initiatives, collaborating with local Accounting Managers and Information Technology teams.

Partner with the regional Finance team to provide clarity on financial results and the underlying accounting policies.

Partner with the Internal Control and Compliance Manager to ensure adherence to internal control policies and procedures for the region. 

Provide support to local Accounting Managers and the Regional Controller as needed. 

Contribute to the future growth and expansion of the regional accounting team.

What You Bring to the Table

3-5 years’ experience in an accounting function with similar responsibilities

Bachelors or Equivalent; Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

CA qualification 

Experience working with SAP or similar ERP platforms.

Strong knowledge of MS office Suite and G Suite (Google Sheets, Docs and Slides)

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and concepts

Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).

What Makes You Unique

Experience in FMCG or liquor industry (preferred)

Experience working for multinational companies.

Strong interpersonal skills.

High level of integrity and trust

High energy level, ability to work independently, attention to details and multi-task effectively in a service organization.

What We Offer

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Requisition Type:

Employee

Management Level:

Professional

Global Job Level:

P6

Number of Openings Available:

1