Minkyung Lee
Accounting Controller
Seoul
Summary
Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate, and cost-effective. Ready to bring 19+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
North East Asia Controller
Stanley Black & Decker Korea
11.2022 - Current
- Managing financial operations for Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, reporting to Asia Controller
- Leading a multinational team while ensuring SOX compliance, tax efficiency, and strategic financial insights
- Reduced Customs Duty Impact by $3M through successful ACVA project execution
- Defended 2021 Korea Tax Audit, minimizing penalties to $0.1M
- Provided strategic financial insights for major business initiatives (eCommerce, factory relocation)
- Enhanced inventory accuracy in Japan, reducing stock discrepancies to
Sr. Accounting Manager
Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique Korea
10.2014 - 11.2022
- Led accounting, tax, treasury, and legal functions, overseeing statutory reporting and IFRS consolidation
- Managed a two-member finance team
- Stabilized financial operations in a startup environment
- Led customs audit defense, controlling additional duty exposure to <$0.7M
- Improved cash flow forecasting accuracy by 5%, enhancing financial planning
- Led Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP Implementation and eCommerce finance integration
Sr. Accountant
GE International Incorporated
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Managed financial reporting for five business units, overseeing revenue recognition, tax filings, and audits
- Spearheaded Oracle ERP implementation, improving financial reporting accuracy
Tax & Controllership Representative
Agilent Technologies Korea Ltd.
06.2007 - 06.2013
- Oversaw corporate tax filings, statutory audits, and compliance across multiple fiscal years
- Led VAT risk mitigation, avoiding compliance penalties
- Supported major business transformations and acquisitions
Junior Accountant
Nao Technologies Co. Ltd.
03.2006 - 05.2007
- Managed core accounting operations, vendor payments, and tax filings
- Optimized inventory reconciliation, resolving long-standing discrepancies
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Dongduk Women's University
01.2001 - 1 2005
Skills
- Financial Controlling
- Tax Audit
- Customs Audit
- Internal controls
- SOX Compliance
- Staff management
- Cross functional leadership
- IFRS
- US GAAP
- ERP Implementation
Timeline
North East Asia Controller
Stanley Black & Decker Korea
11.2022 - Current
Sr. Accounting Manager
Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique Korea
10.2014 - 11.2022
Sr. Accountant
GE International Incorporated
07.2013 - 06.2014
Tax & Controllership Representative
Agilent Technologies Korea Ltd.
06.2007 - 06.2013
Junior Accountant
Nao Technologies Co. Ltd.
03.2006 - 05.2007
BBA - Business Administration
Dongduk Women's University
01.2001 - 1 2005
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