Finance Analyst

Cushman & Wakefield · Seoul

Job Title

Finance Analyst

Job Description Summary

Job Description

About the role

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Own and coordinate month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial activities relating to the real estate portfolio, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and reporting.
Maintain accurate financial records relating to owned and leased real estate assets, occupancy costs, rental income and portfolio transactions.
Manage month-end accounting and reconciliation activities relating to rental income, VAT, receivables, balance sheet accounts and other property-related transactions.
Prepare and deliver recurring financial reports, analyses and supporting schedules for management, client and regulatory requirements.
Manage accounting, reporting and reconciliation activities associated with property-related provisions, asset values, lease transactions and other portfolio finance obligations.
Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards, policies and internal controls.

Billing, Receivables & Financial Administration

Manage rental billing, recharge processes, cost recoveries and other property-related invoicing activities.
Monitor receivables, collections, account reconciliations and resolution of billing discrepancies.
Manage invoice processing, payment administration and financial transactions through approved financial systems.
Administer lease-related payments, deposits, renewals, recoveries, settlements and other property-related financial obligations.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure timely and accurate execution of financial transactions.

Taxation, Compliance & Governance

Manage and coordinate VAT filings, VAT refunds, tax reporting and other statutory compliance requirements associated with the real estate portfolio.
Coordinate the payment and accounting treatment of property taxes, local taxes, government charges and other regulatory fees.
Act as the primary coordinator for audits, compliance reviews and reporting activities involving internal stakeholders and external advisors.
Support internal control, audit and assurance activities relating to property finance, revenue management and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate external service providers and advisors supporting taxation, accounting and compliance activities.
Maintain supporting documentation and records to meet governance, compliance and audit requirements.
Ensure adherence to company policies, client requirements and regulatory obligations.

Stakeholder Management & Continuous Improvement

Partner with Asset Management, Facilities Management, Project Management, Procurement and Finance teams to ensure effective delivery of portfolio financial activities.
Coordinate with client stakeholders across Corporate Real Estate Services, Tax and Finance functions to meet operational, reporting and compliance requirements.
Manage relationships with external consultants, auditors, tax advisors, landlords and government authorities as required.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting quality and operational efficiency.
Support special projects and additional finance-related activities as required.

About you

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
Professional accounting qualification, or progress towards certification, is desirable.

Experience

3-7 years' experience in finance, accounting, real estate finance, property accounting, taxation or related disciplines.
Experience managing financial reporting, billing, accounts payable, reconciliation and month-end close activities.
Experience coordinating taxation, statutory filing, audit or compliance-related activities.
Experience within commercial real estate, asset management, corporate real estate services, banking or similar environments is advantageous.
Ability to coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders, systems and service providers.

Systems & Technical Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial analysis capability.
Experience working with enterprise finance, ERP, treasury, taxation and property management systems.
Exposure to systems such as SAP, TIS, AMS, Korea HomeTax and electronic tax invoice platforms is highly desirable.
Experience using equivalent ERP, treasury management, taxation, payment processing or real estate management systems within other organisations will also be considered.
Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting processes and compliance requirements.

Competencies

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Effective communication and stakeholder management capability.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Continuous improvement mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”