Accounting Analyst

The Korea AR Analyst will manage all Accounts Receivable for the Korea market, including credit control, collections, cash application, billing, and statutory tax invoicing. This role involves close collaboration with global and regional Finance teams and cross-functional business stakeholders like Commercial and Customer Care to ensure operational excellence and scalability. Key responsibilities include monitoring billing, performing cash applications, generating statutory invoices, managing credit and collections, and identifying process improvements. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years of AR experience, with proficiency in English and Korean, are required.

Must Have

• Manage all aspects of Accounts Receivable (AR) for the Korea market.
• Collaborate closely with global and regional Finance teams and cross-functional business stakeholders.
• Monitor billing processes and bank file loads; identify and escalate issues.
• Perform daily cash applications, billing runs, and month-end AR ledger closing activities.
• Generate local statutory invoices timely and accurately from the Korea Tax Portal.
• Perform monthly Korean eVAT reconciliations.
• Generate credit card payment links for Korean customers.
• Manage requests and activity workflows in Microsoft PowerApp for Korea commercial, billing and AR-related matters.
• Liaise with local Korean banks and external professional firms on AR-related matters.
• Manage the purchase of trade guarantees for contracts and tenders.
• Monitor and analyze aging reports; take proactive steps to mitigate collection risks and reduce outstanding receivables.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
• Act as the primary point of contact for AR-related queries and support matters.
• Generate and distribute monthly statements of accounts to customers and channel partners.
• Prepare weekly AR aging reports for internal stakeholders.
• Update collection and payment status in the GetPaid collection portal.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Proficiency in both English and Korean is required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Knowledge of Japanese is a plus.

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Position Summary

The Korea AR Analyst will be responsible for managing all aspects of Accounts Receivable (AR) for the Korea market, including credit control, collections, cash application, billing, and statutory tax invoicing. While the primary focus is on Korea, you may also be required to support other markets within the Illumina APAC region as Illumina continues to grow.

You will collaborate closely with global and regional Finance teams, as well as cross-functional business stakeholders (e.g., Commercial and Customer Care), to ensure operational excellence and scalability in AR processes. You may also support/ participate in regional business expansion initiatives and strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable – Transactions

• Monitor billing processes and bank file loads; identify and escalate issues or recommend resolutions.
• Collaborate with Finance and non-Finance stakeholders (including but not limited to Commercial and Customer Care) on billing and collection matters.
• Perform daily cash applications, billing runs, and month-end AR ledger closing activities.
• Generate local statutory invoices timely and accurately from the Korea Tax Portal.
• Perform monthly Korean eVAT reconciliations.
• Generate credit card payment links for Korean customers.
• Manage requests and activity workflows in Microsoft PowerApp for Korea commercial, billing and AR-related matters.
• Liaise with local Korean banks and external professional firms on AR-related matters.
• Manage the purchase of trade guarantees for contracts and tenders, including Korea-specific requirements.
• Support other AR-related activities across the APAC region as needed.

Accounts Receivable – Credit & Collections

• Monitor and analyze aging reports; take proactive steps to mitigate collection risks and reduce outstanding receivables to improve DSO statistics.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
• Act as the primary point of contact for AR-related queries and support matters.
• Generate and distribute monthly statements of accounts to customers and channel partners. Follow up on disputes and reconciliation where necessary.
• Prepare weekly AR aging reports for internal stakeholders.
• Update collection and payment status in the GetPaid collection portal.

Process Improvement

• Identify and recommend improvements across the AR working capital cycle and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process enhancements and drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Proficiency in both English and Korean is required.
• Knowledge of Japanese is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic multinational environment.
• Customer service focused and team player.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and independent with minimum supervision.

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