Senior Financial Accountant

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Taipei City, TWN
In-Office
Senior level
eCommerce
Building the future of eCommerce. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems!
The Role
Oversees accounts payable and employee disbursement operations, driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with SOX regulations while managing finance system transformations.
Summary Generated by Built In

Company Introduction:

Coupang is reimagining the shopping experience with the goal of wowing each customer from the instant they open the Coupang app to the moment an order is delivered to their door.  
 
Our services in Taiwan include “Rocket Delivery” which offers next-day delivery for a wide selection of items at affordable prices, “Rocket Oversea” which offers free international delivery on millions of best-selling products from Korea, the U.S., and beyond. 

We are looking for talents to help us lead Coupang’s expansion in Taiwan. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a part of Coupang’s growth in Taiwan and create a world where our customers wonder, “How did I ever live without Coupang?”   


Role Overview:

This role oversees daily Accounts payables operations and employee disbursement operations, ensuring accurate, timely invoice processing, payment runs, and expense management. It drives large‑scale process optimization initiatives with a strong emphasis on operational efficiency, control strength, and superior user experience across the organization. The role serves as a key partner in enterprise‑wide finance system transformations and SOX governance, ensuring alignment with group accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and long‑term business objectives.

What You Will Do:

Accounts Payables operations

  • Manage end-to-end P2P processes not limited but mainly response vendor settlement, payment processing, and reconciliations
  • Ensure compliance with group policies, approval controls, and payment terms
  • Improve AP processes to enhance efficiency and internal user experience coordinating between Taiwan local employees and Shared Service Center in China
Employee Disbursement
  • Work closely with Shared Service Center and oversee employee payments, including expense reimbursements
  • Ensure Taiwan employees awareness and attention to Travel & Expense Global policies
  • Partner with payroll team and treasury team to ensure smooth and timely payments
Process Improvement & User Experience
  • Identify process gaps and pain points from end-user and stakeholder perspectives
  • Redesign workflows to improve efficiency, transparency, and user experience
  • Develop clear SOPs, guidelines, and training materials for users
System Implementation & Optimization
  • High proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
  • Act as Subject Matter Expert in ERP or finance system implementation projects
  • Support UAT, data validation, End User Training and solution design with user-centric mindset
  • Ensure system solutions align with accounting and statutory requirements and user needs
  • Demonstrated involvement in finance system implementation, migration, or enhancement projects (e.g., ERP upgrades, new AP or payroll platforms).
Compliance & Controls
  • Working knowledge of internal controls and compliance requirements.
  • US SOX experience is a strong plus, particularly in designing, executing, and documenting controls related to AP and payroll cycles.
  • Ability to work closely with HQ each process owners’, Internal Control team, internal audit and external auditors.

 

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Strong foundation in accounting principles and internal controls
  • 7–10 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multinational environment
  • Solid hands‑on experience in AP, payroll, and period‑end close
  • Familiarity with SOX controls, internal audits, and group accounting policies
  • Strong process improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and end‑user experience
  • Fluent in English for day‑to‑day communication with internal and external stakeholders

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification
  • Proven involvement in finance process improvement initiatives or finance system implementation projects. Project management or process improvement related certifications will be added advantage.
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP and ability to coordinate between US GAAP and local GAAP
  • Experience supporting overseas headquarters, including group reporting and audit coordination
  • Ability to translate accounting and control requirements into practical system or process solutions

Recruitment Process

  • Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview – Offer
  • The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.
  • Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage.

Details to Consider

  • This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.
  • Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.
  • Coupang does not discriminate against disabled applicants or those with veteran status.
  • We are proud to offer equal opportunities for all applicants.

Privacy Notice

  • Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice is located below. https://privacy.coupang.com/en/land/jobs/

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
  • 7-10 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multinational environment
  • Strong foundation in accounting principles and internal controls
  • Familiarity with SOX controls and internal audits
  • Fluent in English for communication

Coupang Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coupang and has not been reviewed or approved by Coupang.

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits are described as robust, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, mental health, and transgender healthcare. Some locations also offer on-site or virtual health screenings that enhance preventive care access.
  • Retirement Support Financial programs include a 401(k) with company matching and an employee stock purchase plan alongside performance bonuses. Feedback suggests these elements provide a structured foundation for long-term savings and wealth building.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off is described as generous with accrual increasing with tenure, complemented by company-paid holidays and parental leave. Flexible work arrangements in some roles further support time away when needed.

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The Company
Mountain View, CA
70,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did we ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean commerce. We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurial, surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day. Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world.

Why Work With Us

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact.

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