Business Support Services Associate, South Korea
- Application Deadline: Nov. 29, 2026
- Seoul, South Korea
- On-site
We are seeking a Business Support Services Associate to manage local finance, accounting and other corporate matters for our Swedish subsidiaries in Korea.
Today, South Korea is Sweden’s third largest export market in Asia. Business Sweden has been active in South Korea since 1997. Together with our global offices and across APAC, we actively support market growth for Swedish companies in Korea and for Korean business investors to Sweden.
What you will do
Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Accounting and reporting
- Managing accounting, finance, HR and other compliance matters across multiple companies
- Preparing monthly reporting
- Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
Treasury and banking
- Managing accounts payable and banking controls
- Preparing and coordinating cash forecasts
Tax and payroll
- Reconciling and supervising salary and social insurance
- Filing value-added tax (VAT) returns
- Supporting corporate tax filings
Audit and compliance
- Preparing for audits and responding to other inquiries
- Liaising with the head office finance team
- Safeguarding corporate legal certificates and seals
Sales support
- Handling sales tracking and accounts receivable
- Providing sales support and leading sales for new clients, including proposal and contract preparation
The position is a one-year contract starting as soon as possible, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role.
Skills & Requirements
Formal Requirements
- Experience and knowledge in accounting and finance within foreign companies, including local accounting, taxation and other corporate matters
- Proficiency in accounting enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and a self-motivated approach
- Strong command of both English and Korean, written and spoken
- The ability to multitask with attention to detail
- A collaborative approach, communicating clearly and supporting colleagues when needed
Highly Meriting Experience
- Experience or training in business English
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), including an interest in using AI tools to work more efficiently and improve ways of working
Please note: applicants with foreign nationality must hold a valid work permit for Korea.
What we offer
- An international, collaborative working environment, with colleagues at our global offices and across APAC
- Close cooperation with the head office finance team
- The opportunity to support the growth of Swedish companies in Korea, with the possibility of a permanent role after the initial one-year contract
Application
Please submit your CV and cover letter in English as soon as possible as we will be screening applications on a rolling basis. Your application will be handled confidentially.
Great Place to Work
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Global exchanges and career opportunities
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Exclusive focus on our client’s growth agenda
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Extensive responsibility
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Diversified teams with world class colleagues
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Training academy for continuous development
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Entrepreneurial environment
About the company
Diversity powering global growth
At Business Sweden we value and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive for a workplace where all colleagues can explore their full potential and contribute with their unique experiences. By embracing a wide range perspective, we can better drive sustainable growth and customer-centric excellence.
About Business Sweden
Business Sweden helps Swedish companies grow global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden. With a unique mandate from the Swedish government and the business sector, we offer strategic advice and practical support in more than 40 markets worldwide.
Our mission is to help lay the foundation for sustainable, inclusive, and digital growth – in Sweden and around the world. We do this by providing startups, small- and medium sized companies and multinationals with tailored services, coupled with access to key stakeholders in the public and private spheres.
We help our clients build relationships, accelerate time-to-market, and comply with local standards and regulations. Visit business-sweden.com for more information.
OUR VALUESOur high performance culture rests on that all our employees live our core values. We will never have guidelines for every situation we will meet, but if all of us are guided by a strong sense of our values, we will always navigate in the right direction.
RESPONSIBILITYThis is the foundation of our culture. Taking responsibility is a way to show commitment to our work. We take ownership of the relationships with our clients and stay true to our word.
COLLABORATIONAlone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Collaboration knows no geographical borders. At Business Sweden, we act as one global team to create the best possible value for our clients.
IMPACTBy monitoring the world around us and identifying possibilities , we make a difference by helping companies to seize new, sustainable business opportunities. We create impact both for our clients and for Sweden.
Jennifer Park | Contact Person
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