A F&A Finance controller, with award-winning results in multinational manufacturing company and KOSDAQ Listed company, fluency in English, twenty(20)years’ total experience including two and half(2.5)years family business in Canada.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Business management team leader
Wemade Goup(Kosdaq) – Game developing company
05.2022 - Current
Daily operation approve, Monthly closing and reporting to Management, Quarterly external audit review and making disclosure, Managing Singapore subsidiary and external audit, Making Monthly Cash Flow, Analyzing Business unit (developing department), Making consolidated consol package, Reporting monthly Income statements to management, Checking internal SOX process, Making internal request and approval process, Managing VAT, Corporate tax, People managementAn
Plant Controller and FA Manager
Trivium packaging – European company – Bottle and cans
02.2019 - 05.2022
Company project manager SAP conversion, Checking daily production report, Master of SAP material master(MM01, scale price creation), Checking and correction CO-PA, Monthly inventory closing / Reconcile BS Inventory account
(FG, WIP, RM, SP), Booking allowance and scrap, Sign off Controller’s side and finance manager’s for HQ closing, Analyzing Income Statements’ absorption and Purchase price variance, Monthly ECR report to HQ.(Monthly production per line, Scrap, Manning efficiency, Labor hour, line hour), Monthly Manufacturing report (Analyzing figures and add comment in the report), Monthly Ebitda analyzing report(vs last month, last year), Monthly Rolling forecast, Making Budget by monthly, Set-up std cost in MM, Follow up request of group management and checking SAP BW, People management accounting(FA and plant staff), Internal control(SOX), Managing external audit(PwC) and group internal audit, Mapping between SAP and HFM, Managing profit ctr, cost ctr in SAP
Head of Finance Center
Actoz Soft(KOSDAQ) – On-line & PC games developing and publishing
11.2016 - 07.2018
FA, Controlling monthly and quarterly, yearly closing, Controlling reporting procedure to China, Making separate and consolidated FS package, Making quarterly, half, yearly business report to KOSDAQ, Audit with PwC, solving the audit issue, VAT and withholding tax, corporate tax report, DCF valuation with Ernest & Young for new business, Establishing new company in HK and Japan, Converting from K-IFRS F/S package to US GAAP for mother company, Managing daily F&A process, Daily cash flow and forecast and treasury report on monthly, quarterly base, Cash handling in money market, Making IS of department, Adopting new account rule(K-IFRS1109 and 1115), Making monthly, quarterly, half, yearly budget, Making allocation standard cost, Reviewing KPI and making incentive scheme, Making 5 years plan for evaluation for DCF, Making effect report of K-IFRS 1115 New Income Recognition & 1109(Expected Credit loss ) - (newly applied from 2018), Controlling difference between actual and budget, Controlling departmental P&L(profit ctr, cost ctr), Manage cash of the company and minimize currency exposure by minimizing cash, F/X forward contract, Internal controlling activity according Korea SOX, Supporting HR team and GA team, Managing IR activity, Making IR book, Supporting BOD meeting, Reporting FDI to FSS and Bank and related reporting, Mother company closing support
Chief of Department
IE Limited(KOSDAQ) – Finger print manufacturing company
07.2012 - 09.2016
F&A, IFRS monthly, quarterly, yearly closing and forecasting, Managing BOM, Cost accounting of finger printer machine, Making business report for disclosing and external audit, Establishing son and grandson company in HK for new business, Making consolidated package for external audit with audit firm, Accrual handling, New business starting in HK(Marine oil bunkering and LED), M&A gas station in An-San of Korea, Selling Finger print business and Marine oil bunkering business, Handling 1 son company and 9 grandson companies in HK, Quarterly closing of actual operating company in HK, Contact audit firm in HK for closing and reporting, Finance due diligence for considering new business independently, Checking and Reviewing consolidated package, Application of Equity method for closing, Evaluating Good-Will of gas station with DCF, Reporting to Head Region in HK, Loan contract according to cash flow forecast and banking, F/X transaction and Forwarding contract with KB and research F/X market condition, Cash management(Bank loan and capital increase), Making monthly, quarterly, half, yearly budget, Making allocation standard cost, Reviewing KPI and making incentive scheme, Making 5 years plan for evaluation for DCF, Controlling difference between actual and budget, Controlling departmental P&L, Manage cash of the company and minimize currency exposure by minimizing cash, F/X forward contract, Business department spin off action plan, Supporting IPO of ME2ON(KOSDAQ), Reporting to FSS and KODAQ market, BOD meeting and shareholder meeting, Legal issue and co-work with law firm(BKL), Tax(Wetax and Hometax) and tax issue review, According to changing of business procedure, revise ERP setting and internal control procedure, External tariff investigation and tax office investigation, Making IR book and NDR for small cap manager, HR and Admin., Contract VPN and Maintenance and Repair, Updating official homepage, Controlling fixed asset and office contract(Seoul and HK) and insurance and other contract, Reviewing payroll and other beneficiary, HR committee and solving other labor issue, Solving outstanding issue and contact external firm, People management for maintenance and going concern
Finance manager
Heidelberg Korea Ltd, Seoul (Whole sale, Finance dept., Finance manager, Seoul ) – Industrial print machine manufacturing
12.2006 - 05.2009
A person in charge of all finance duty, Handling and reviewing all B/S and P/L item, Reporting F/S to group, Accrual handling, Dividing cost according to identified cost, Calculating standard cost, Getting an approval of BOK for in-house bank payment, Issuing Gi-Ro and DSO for collecting AR, Undergoing internal/external audit, Reporting VAT, Corporate tax, Income tax and other tax matter, Communicating with EGM(Holding company)for consolidated F/S report, Controlling departmental cash flow, Making a forecast and reporting to management, Analysis between forecast and actual, People managing 4 staffs, Evaluating tax risk for old and new business, Early warning between budget and Actual, Maintenance SAP data, Making a managerial report, ERP SAP upgrade
Finance assistant manager & Internal auditor
Grundfos Pumps Korea Ltd, Seoul (Manufacturing, whole sale, Finance Dept., Finance assistant manager & Internal auditor, Seoul) – Water pump
02.2001 - 12.2006
Finance assistance manager, local purchasing, internal audit, In charge of JV Chung-Suk, Handling Intercompany transaction, Issuing D/N, C/N and intercompany balance reconciliation, Issuing tax invoice and payment, Handling 61 local dealers for legal contract & P/N, Calculating bad-debt and reporting DSO, Controlling new local vendor for local manufacturing cost saving, Calculating standard cost, Reporting VAT and solving tax issue with local tax office, Preparing budget and forecast sub-data, Reporting variance between forecast and actual data, Local funding contract under group regulation, F/X forwarding with Citi bank for intercompany payment, Joining Chung Suk finance department adopting group COA, In charge of Chung Suk’s purchasing process restructuring, In charge of the new ERP set up in Chung Suk, Handling fixed asset and tangible asset for leasing, Supporting G/A, HR in case of necessary
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Korea)
Skills
Documentation and Reporting
Personal Qualifications
Fluent in both English and Korea
In-depth knowledge IFRS and IAS
In-depth and diverse working experience (Finance, budget, strategy, controlling) in multinational manufacturing company
SAP implementation and knowledge HFM
Excellent communication and leadership skill through many years
Motivational and diligent, with ability to work independently and in team
Strong analytical skill and strategic thinking enriched
Languages Special Skills - Language Abilities
Native, Business English
Career Transition Information
100million KRW/a year, Negotiable, Monday through Friday. (Please give at least one days’ notice prior to interview.), One month from the date of accepting an offer., Willing to travel extensively, if required by the employer., Willing to relocate overseas, if required by employer. In Korea
Blood Type
AB
Personal Information
Age: 46
Height: 177
Weight: 85 kg
Citizenship: Republic of Korea
Date of Birth: 08/28/74
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Business management team leader
Wemade Goup(Kosdaq) – Game developing company
05.2022 - Current
Plant Controller and FA Manager
Trivium packaging – European company – Bottle and cans
02.2019 - 05.2022
Head of Finance Center
Actoz Soft(KOSDAQ) – On-line & PC games developing and publishing
11.2016 - 07.2018
Chief of Department
IE Limited(KOSDAQ) – Finger print manufacturing company
07.2012 - 09.2016
Finance manager
Heidelberg Korea Ltd, Seoul (Whole sale, Finance dept., Finance manager, Seoul ) – Industrial print machine manufacturing
12.2006 - 05.2009
Finance assistant manager & Internal auditor
Grundfos Pumps Korea Ltd, Seoul (Manufacturing, whole sale, Finance Dept., Finance assistant manager & Internal auditor, Seoul) – Water pump
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
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