- Location
- Seoul Seoul South Korea
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
The brand is a prestigious entity within the luxury fashion sector, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. As part of a leading global luxury group, it offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and sophisticated environment.
The Accountant manages the full set of accounts and daily financial operations for Audemars Piguet’s Korea entity, covering payables, general accounting, reporting, internal controls, tax and audit support. The role is permanent, with a 3-month probation period.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the full set of accounts and daily financial operations for the Korea entity.
- Integrate local and overseas supplier invoices; prepare payment batches and payment journals.
- Review purchase orders in Ivalua, process invoice receipts, interface data with M3, and audit purchase orders for compliance with Accounts Payable policies.
- Review personal expenses in Concur and interface them with M3.
- Review payment requests for timely payment and compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Prepare and issue manual invoices and credit notes, update them in the ERP system, and update the bank book with supplier payments.
- Manage inventory and cost-of-goods-sold accounting, monitor inventory levels, participate in stocktakes, reconcile physical counts with system reports monthly, and recognize cost of goods sold.
- Recognize accruals and prepaid expenses; reconcile balance sheet accounts for accruals and accounts payable, prepaid expenses, inventory reports, and withholding tax.
- Analyze monthly expenses, including travel and entertainment and selling, general and administrative expenses.
- Complete monthly and annual closing and accounting schedules on time.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts and update the Tagetik system.
- Assist with monthly reporting, including variance commentary, intercompany reconciliations, and inventory reconciliations.
- Update monthly internal control system controls with appropriate supporting documentation for manual entries, payroll, inventory valuation, and goods-received-not-invoiced reviews.
- Reconcile VAT receivables and file on time.
- Assist with statutory audits and tax filings; liaise with auditors, tax advisers, and other external parties on regulatory compliance.
- Assist with administrative tasks assigned by management and carry out other reasonable management requests.
Qualifications
- Degree in accounting or finance and a professional accounting qualification, or be a semi-finalist.
- Preferably 3–6 years of relevant accounting experience for an Accountant position.
- Experience in an audit firm is an advantage.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and an ERP system.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, independent, with strong problem-solving skills and a strong sense of responsibility; able to deliver accurate, high-quality work.
- Able to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
Skills
Experience
Preferably 3–6 years of relevant accounting experience.
Education
Degree in accounting or finance; professional accounting qualification or semi-finalist.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
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Benefits
Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package above market practices.
Culture
The brand fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, where creativity and individual contributions are highly valued. Employees are encouraged to pursue personal growth and are supported in their professional development within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
About Cerulean
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