Senior Financial Accountant
- Taipei City
- Permanent
- Full-time
The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of experience in audit and/or tax, preferably with a background in the Big 4 Accounting firm, and is comfortable working cross-functionally and directly with external auditors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.What will you do?
- Audit & Financial Reporting
- Coordinate annual financial statement audits with external auditors.
- Review financial statement packages and accompanying notes to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or local GAAP).
- Work closely with internal departments to gather and validate supporting documentation for audit purposes.
- Monitor changes in accounting standards and support impact analysis and implementation as needed.
- Assist in preparation and quality review of financial disclosures and other filings as required.
- Tax Compliance & Planning:
- Review tax filings, tax provision calculations, and ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
- Oversee processes related to withholding tax, VAT, corporate income tax, and other applicable taxes.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants on tax planning and advisory projects.
- Provide support in reviewing contracts and transactions for potential tax exposures or optimization opportunities.
- Stay up to date with changes in local and international tax laws and assess the impact on the company's operations.
- Compliance & Controls:
- Support financial compliance efforts, including adherence to internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX).
- Ensure that accounting and tax-related processes meet internal policy and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in documentation and testing of internal controls related to audit and tax reporting cycles
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
- 5-10 years of experience in external audit, financial reporting, or tax compliance.
- Big 4 Accounting firm experience is highly preferred.
- 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.
- Prior experience with PCAOB audits or working in a public company environment is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally and with external parties.
- High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (e.g., SAP) is a plus.
- 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.
- 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.