
About Coupang
Delivering convenience to millions in South Korea
Key Highlights
- Publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker CPNG
- Valuation of approximately $60 billion post-IPO
- Over 17 million active customers using the platform
- Employs 1,000-5,000 people across various roles
Coupang is a leading e-commerce platform in South Korea, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul. The company serves millions of customers with its fast delivery service, Rocket Delivery, which promises same-day or next-day delivery on a wide range of products. Coupang went public in March 2021, ...
🎁 Benefits
Coupang offers competitive salaries, stock options, generous paid time off, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance....
🌟 Culture
Coupang fosters a customer-centric culture, emphasizing speed and efficiency in its operations. The company values innovation and encourages employees...
Overview
Coupang is hiring a Senior Accountant for their General Ledger & Taxation team in Tokyo. You'll manage financial reporting, compliance, and collaborate across functions to ensure accurate financial operations. This role requires strong accounting expertise.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in accounting with a focus on financial reporting and compliance. Your expertise in managing general ledger activities and tax-related matters is essential for this role. You are detail-oriented and possess excellent analytical skills, enabling you to provide valuable financial data analysis to support business decisions. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with local operations and global finance functions to maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance.
You understand the importance of timely payments processing and have experience overseeing accounts payable. Your ability to coordinate with tax advisors and ensure compliance with statutory requirements is crucial. You are proactive in identifying areas for improvement in financial operations and are committed to maintaining efficiency and accuracy in all tasks.
Desirable
Experience with financial software and tools that enhance reporting and compliance processes would be beneficial. Familiarity with Japanese statutory requirements and tax regulations is a plus, as is the ability to communicate effectively in both Japanese and English.
What you'll do
In this role, you will manage and arrange payments for Coupang Eats operations, ensuring that vendor invoices and business expenses are processed accurately and timely. You will oversee the preparation, review, and posting of journal entries to maintain the integrity of the general ledger. Supporting tax-related matters will be a key responsibility, including handling filings and documentation while coordinating with tax advisors to ensure compliance with local regulations.
You will monitor accounts payable processes, ensuring adherence to internal controls and timely processing of payments. Providing financial data analysis and reporting will support business decisions and address ad-hoc requests from various stakeholders. Your collaboration with both local operations and global finance teams will be essential in maintaining high standards of compliance and efficiency.
What we offer
Coupang offers a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to innovative solutions in the food delivery sector. You will be part of a team that values accuracy and compliance, and you will have opportunities for professional growth and development. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring that all employees feel valued and supported in their roles. Competitive compensation and benefits will be provided, reflecting the importance of your contributions to the company's success.
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