Accountant (1년 6개월 계약직)

Matchgroup
Seoul, South Korea
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to detail-oriented finance professionals with AP and procurement experience working in Korea and APAC.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2+ years in AP and procurement who thrive in cross-functional collaboration
    — “work closely with Accounting, Procurement, business stakeholders, and vendors
  • Professionals with knowledge of Korean VAT and Japanese Consumption Tax
    — “Review local tax treatment, including Korean VAT and Japanese Consumption Tax where applicable.
  • Individuals with advanced Excel skills and a background in K-IFRS or US GAAP
    — “Knowledge of K-IFRS, US GAAP, SOX controls, Korean VAT, or Japanese Consumption Tax is preferred.

Things to consider

  • Probation period of 3 months may require quick adaptation and performance demonstration
    — “Probation Period: 3 months
  • Hybrid work style implies some in-office presence in Seoul, Korea
    — “Location: Seoul, Korea – Hybrid Working Style

How to stand out

  • Highlight process improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration in your resume
    — “Identify opportunities to improve PO, AP, accrual, and reconciliation processes.
  • Emphasize experience with ERP systems like Workday or SAP in your application materials
    — “Experience with ERP or finance systems such as Workday, Oracle, SAP, OneStream, or similar tools is a plus.
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage accruals and reconcile accounts in interviews
    — “Perform AP, procurement, marketing, OPEX, and related account reconciliations.
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • accurate and timely processing of purchase orders and supplier invoices
  • effective collaboration with cross-functional teams
Typical background
2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, procurement operations, accounting, or finance operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Purchase Order ManagementSupplier Invoice ProcessingAccrualsExpense ReviewAccount Reconciliation

Preferred

K-ifrsUS GAAPSOX ControlsKorean VATJapanese Consumption Tax

Stack & domain

Accounts PayableProcurement OperationsAccountingFinance OperationsK-ifrsUS GAAPSOX ControlsKorean VATJapanese Consumption TaxERP SystemsExcelGoogle SheetsCommunicationDetail-orientedAnalyticalOrganizedCross-functional TeamworkFinance

About the role

Original posting from Matchgroup via Lever

Role Overview

The Accountant will support procurement and accounts payable operations for Match Group APAC, with a focus on purchase order management, supplier invoice processing, accruals, expense review, and account reconciliation.

This role will work closely with Accounting, Procurement, business stakeholders, and vendors to ensure purchase orders and invoices are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with internal policies, SOX controls, and applicable accounting standards. The position primarily supports the Korea entity and contributes to month-end closing, financial accuracy, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

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Purchase Order Management

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Create, review, and monitor purchase orders for marketing and operational expenses.

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Ensure accurate vendor information, GL coding, cost center allocation, budget alignment, and supporting documentation.

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Handle manual PO creation for non-standard or ad-hoc procurement needs.

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Monitor open POs and follow up on pending receipts, unused balances, or required updates.

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Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and approval requirements.

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AP Invoice Processing

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Process supplier invoices for APAC entities, primarily Korea and Japan.

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Validate invoices against POs, contracts, approvals, and supporting documents.

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Ensure accurate invoice coding, cost center allocation, tax treatment, and accounting classification.

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Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.

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Review local tax treatment, including Korean VAT and Japanese Consumption Tax where applicable.

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Accruals, Reconciliation, and Closing Support

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Review and record receipt accruals and manual accruals for marketing and operational expenses.

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Validate goods or services received but not yet invoiced with business teams.

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Perform AP, procurement, marketing, OPEX, and related account reconciliations.

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Support month-end closing activities, including accrual review, invoice cut-off checks, and expense analysis.

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Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audit requests.

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Process Improvement

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Identify opportunities to improve PO, AP, accrual, and reconciliation processes.

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Participate in system implementation, automation, and process improvement initiatives.

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Collaborate with regional and global teams to drive standardization and best practices.

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Support ad hoc projects as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

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Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable, procurement operations, accounting, or finance operations.

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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

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Understanding of PO management, AP invoice processing, accrual accounting, and account reconciliation.

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Knowledge of K-IFRS, US GAAP, SOX controls, Korean VAT, or Japanese Consumption Tax is preferred.

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Experience with ERP or finance systems such as Workday, Oracle, SAP, OneStream, or similar tools is a plus.

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Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets.

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Strong communication skills in Korean and English.

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Business-level Japanese is a plus.

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Detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Work Arrangement:

  • Legal Entity: Hyperconnect

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Brand/Department: Match Group APAC Accounting

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Reporting to: Sr. Manager, Accounting

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Location: Seoul, Korea – Hybrid Working Style

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Probation Period: 3 months

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Source: Matchgroup careers (Lever)

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