Accounting Manager

Company Introduction:

Coupang is reimagining the shopping experience with the goal of wowing each customer from the instant they open the Coupang app to the moment an order is delivered to their door.  
 
Our services in Taiwan include “Rocket Delivery” which offers next-day delivery for a wide selection of items at affordable prices, “Rocket Oversea” which offers free international delivery on millions of best-selling products from Korea, the U.S., and beyond.

We are looking for talents to help us lead Coupang’s expansion in Taiwan. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a part of Coupang’s growth in Taiwan and create a world where our customers wonder, “How did I ever live without Coupang?”   

Role Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced finance professional to join our team as a Senior Accountant / Manager in Revenue and Inventory Accounting. This role oversees operations of our retail business, including but not limited to cost accounting and inventory analysis, invoice processing, AP management, vendor funding, etc. It partners with stakeholders from FP&A, Brand Management, Global Sourcing, Fulfillment Center, Marketing, Customer Service to enable business initiatives with a strong emphasis on operational efficiency, alignment with group accounting policies, regulatory compliance, and superior user experience across the organization. The role serves as a key partner in enterprise‑wide projects to drive large‑scale process optimization, system transformations and SOX governance. 

What You Will Do: 

Financial Operations

• Manage timeliness and accuracy of inventory cost recognition.
• Perform multiple-dimension cost analysis to identify opportunities for business optimization.
• Oversee end-to-end P2P process including AP approval, invoice validation and reconciliation, vendor settlement, and payment term review.

Business Enablement

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand latest plans for business development.
• Provide timely advice on business initiatives in terms of true and fair accounting records, invoice issuance or processing, automated or manual data synchronization among systems, settlements, tax and other regulatory compliance, internal controls, etc.
• Analyze and communicate potential benefits and risks of different alternatives to assist business decision making.
• Formulate and suggest feasible solutions to issues raised by stakeholders.

Process Improvement and System Optimization

• Identify process gaps and pain points from end-user and stakeholder perspectives.
• Redesign workflows to improve efficiency, transparency and user experience.
• Develop clear SOPs, guidelines, and training materials.
• Initiate and discuss system development requests with IT.
• Support solution design, testing and data validation for system-related projects.

Compliance and Controls

• Ensure conformity of transaction records to relevant accounting standards.
• Support compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in documentation and testing of internal controls adhering to internal control frameworks.

Accounting Closing & Reporting

• Execute necessary process to facilitate monthly closing and preparation of financial statement packages.
• Gather and validate supporting documentation in response to requests from internal and external auditors, tax authorities, as well as regulatory bodies.
• Assist in preparation and quality review of financial disclosures and other filings as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 7–10 years of accounting, audit or tax experience, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin for day‑to‑day communication with internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally and with external parties.
• High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
• Proactive, independent, and capable of managing multiple deadlines.
• Experience working with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and related disclosures.
• Solid knowledge of local tax regulations and international tax concepts.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance framework.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.

• Big 4 Accounting firm experience.

• Proven involvement in finance process improvement initiatives or finance system implementation projects.

• Prior experience with PCAOB audits or in a public company environment.

Recruitment Process:

• Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview – Offer
• The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.
• Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage.

Details to Consider:

• This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.
• Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.

• Coupang does not discriminate against disabled applicants or those with veteran status.
• We are proud to offer equal opportunities for all applicants.

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