AP & GL Accountant

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

1. Job Description

• Disbursement Account (D/A) Management: Review and process port-related expenses (Pilotage, Tug-age, Wharfage) and Stevedoring costs submitted by sub-agents or vendors.
• Expense Control: Audit employee reimbursements and corporate card expenses in compliance with company policy and local tax laws.
• Month-end Closing: Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
• Tax Compliance: Assist in the preparation of VAT filing data and ensure withholding tax is correctly applied to foreign vendor payments.
• Intercompany Reconciliation: Reconcile balances with the Head Office and other overseas branches (Inter-office billing).
• Specific Language & Technical Skills:
• English: Must be able to explain Korean tax/accounting specifics (e.g., why a certain expense is non-deductible) to HQ Finance managers in English.
• Accounting Standards: Familiarity with K-GAAP and IFRS (specifically regarding Lease accounting or FX valuation).

2. Global Competency Requirements (High Priority)

• As this role involves constant interaction with a global network, we require:
• Business English Proficiency: Proficiency in written and verbal English is mandatory. Candidates must be capable of participating in English-language meetings or conference calls with HQ.
• FX Awareness: A strong understanding of Foreign Exchange (FX) gains/losses, as most shipping transactions involve multiple currencies (USD/KRW).
• Cross-Functional Communication: Ability to collaborate with non-finance departments (Operations, Equipment, Commercial) to resolve financial bottlenecks.
• Language & Technical Requirements
  - Professional English Proficiency: Capable of explaining local tax/accounting logic to non-Korean speaking stakeholders.
  - Solid understanding of IFRS and Korean GAAP.- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a strong plus.

3. Language & Global Mindset (Strongly Emphasized)

As a representative of a National Flag Carrier, the Finance team acts as a bridge between local operations, GBS s and regional office.

• Business Communication: Must be comfortable communicating with the GBS and ARO or HQ via email and messenger on a daily basis.
• Reporting: Ability to translate local accounting nuances into standard business English for reporting purposes.
• Global Standard: Understanding of international business etiquette and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

4. Qualifications

• Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance.
• Mandatory: 1 to 3 years of relevant experience (Junior candidates with exceptional internship experience may be considered).
• Preferred: Candidates with English certifications (TOEIC, OPIc, etc.) or experience working in an international business setting.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !