Accountant [Kohyoung Technology Europe]

Koh Young Technology is a market-proven technology leader using the best optomechatronics and machine vision technologies. Founded in 2002, Koh Young has paved the way for true smart factory solutions with its 3D measurement-based inspection solutions to overcome all types of inspection challenges. Koh Young is also contributing to the revolution in the medical field using its expertise in innovative optomechatronics.

The company's corporate headquarters and manufacturing location is based in South Korea with R&D facilities focusing on artificial intelligence and deep learning across the globe. Along with a global network of sales and service centers, Koh Young Technology aims to respond swiftly to your needs and to deliver the highest level of customer satisfaction.

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping activities
• Post incoming and outgoing invoices
• Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR)
• Record revenues, expenses, accruals, and provisions
• Maintain accurate general ledger postings
• Support receivables monitoring and follow-up activities
• Ensure proper account reconciliation and balance validation
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities

2. DATEV Management & Financial Data Handling

• Operate and manage accounting processes within DATEV
• Extract accounting and financial data from DATEV
• Prepare structured Excel-based reporting packages
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data transferred from DATEV into reporting templates
• Support audit-ready documentation and financial transparency
  Mandatory:
• Ability to independently work with accounting reports and postings in DATEV

3. Financial Reporting & HQ Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for Korea HQ
• Prepare and analyze e.g.:
  • Balance Sheet (B/S)
  • Profit & Loss Statement (P&L)

4. German VAT & Tax Compliance

• Ensure correct VAT treatment for domestic, EU, and export transactions
• Validate VAT coding and posting logic in accounting entries
• Support VAT advance return preparation (Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung)
• Ensure proper treatment of:
  • Domestic German transactions
  • Intra-community supplies within the EU
  • Export transactions to non-EU countries

5. German Statutory Financial Statements (HGB)

• Support preparation of German statutory financial statements under HGB
• Assist with:
  • Year-end closing
  • Provisions and accruals
  • Notes to financial statements (Anhang)
  • Management report (Lagebericht)
  • Publication requirements (Bundesanzeiger)
• Support balance sheet reviews and financial statement accuracy

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field (Accounting, Business Administration)
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong understanding of German accounting and financial regulations
• Competency in Microsoft would be preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Team spirit
• Fluent in English, Koren (German is preferred)