Senior Accountant
McKinsey & Company
Senior Accountant
Job ID: 102519
Your Impact
You will be an essential member of our finance team based in our Seoul office, working closely with finance managers, client service leaders, and colleagues across both finance and other administrative functions.
You will be a member of finance team based out of Seoul office and broader global client finance community and report to a global client finance lead or manager. McKinsey is a non-hierarchical network organization, and we place a premium on low-ego, highly-collaborative colleagues, with strong general problem-solving and communication skills, who are able to navigate tricky situations and complex stakeholder groups, act through influence not authority, and craft solutions that balance sometimes competing needs.
In this role, you will work alongside client service teams and industry leadership to manage the economics of our client engagements throughout the full engagement lifecycle—from budgeting and financial set-up, to monthly monitoring of revenue and expenses, to billing and accounts receivable. You will also provide variance analysis, forecasting, and make recommendations to drive both engagement and office’s financial performance.
In addition, you will ensure compliance with firm finance policies, including expenses and local tax requirements, while reviewing contract commercial terms and guiding client service teams through the exception approval process when needed. You will collaborate with client procurement and finance teams on deliverable acceptance, resolving issues, and providing impact calculations or reconciliations to enable billing. Additionally, you will support local finance teams and the Corporate Tax team with engagement lifecycle (ELC) aspects of internal, statutory, tax, and audit requirements, as well as assist with quarterly VAT filing for client invoices and their reconciliation.
As part of the broader team, you will help to identify areas of opportunities and work closely with leadership to lead/assist with the design and implementation of new financial processes and systems, and streamline existing procedures as needed.
This role plays a key role in ensuring compliance with Firm finance policies. You will be positioned to act as a resource for team members, providing training, coaching and support. Additionally, you will provide ad-hoc analyses and local/regional/global special project support as needed.
Your Growth
- Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
- A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
- Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.
Your qualifications and skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; a professional accounting certification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA or equivalent) is a strong advantage
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance and/or accounting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Korean
- Independent project management skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple/ambiguous tasks simultaneously with minimal oversight
- Ability to manage projects independently; skilled at prioritizing and handling multiple or ambiguous tasks with minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members and stakeholders
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); SAP knowledge is an advantage
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Prior experience in a professional services environment preferred
FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.
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Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Oct 14 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Seoul
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LinkedIn Posting Country - South Korea
LinkedIn Job Title - Senior Accountant
LinkedIn Function - Accounting / Auditing;Finance;General Business
LinkedIn Industry - Accounting;Financial Services
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level