Finance Specialist - Seoul
Blue Bottle Coffee
Accounting & Finance
Korea
About the job
Blue Bottle Coffee Korea is looking for a passionate and experienced Finance Specialist to join our Korea Finance team. This role requires a strong passion for financial data, solid organizational skills, and the ability to manage day-to-day accounting and treasury operations with accuracy and discipline. As a Finance Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate financial operations while supporting the company’s sustainable growth in Korea.
This position will be based in Seoul, Korea, and report to the Finance Manager, Korea.
You will
- Handle accounting activities across multiple channels, including revenue recognition, cost accounting, and expense management
Prepare and process bank payments and perform weekly bank reconciliations
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing in compliance with group standards
Oversee vendor management and related payment processes
Upload, review, and maintain sales transactions in the ERP system
Conduct monthly café expense closing and related reconciliations
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and analyze variances
Perform Concur expense management and ensure compliance with company policies
Support tax filing, VAT reconciliation, and statutory reporting
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure the accuracy of accounting records
Support system implementation and continuous process improvement initiatives
Perform ad-hoc accounting and finance analysis as required
You are
- A collaborative partner who builds trust-based relationships
Strong team player, who supports colleagues and contributes to a positive team culture
An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple competing priorities effectively
Able to give and receive feedback in a constructive manner
Organized and hyper detail-oriented
Passionate and excited about high growth environment
You have
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, accounting or a related field
Above 3 years of overall finance experience (Treasury, Accounting and related FN projects)
Proficient Korean & business English level written and verbal
Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, Sigma, SQL and NetSuite (Oracle) is a plus
Experience in the retail or F&B industry (preferred)
Advanced skill in Excel, PowerPoint (Google Workspace tools are a bonus)
A deep love and respect of delicious coffee, food and amazing guest experiences
