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?”
Position : Senior Financial Accountant
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced finance professional to join our team as a Senior Accountant in Audit, Tax, and Financial Compliance. This role is critical in supporting the company’s statutory audit and tax compliance processes across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory alignment.
The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of experience in audit and/or tax, preferably with a background in the Big 4 Accounting firm, and is comfortable working cross-functionally and directly with external auditors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
What will you do?
- Audit & Financial Reporting
- Coordinate annual financial statement audits with external auditors.
- Review financial statement packages and accompanying notes to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or local GAAP).
- Work closely with internal departments to gather and validate supporting documentation for audit purposes.
- Monitor changes in accounting standards and support impact analysis and implementation as needed.
- Assist in preparation and quality review of financial disclosures and other filings as required.
- Tax Compliance & Planning:
- Review tax filings, tax provision calculations, and ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
- Oversee processes related to withholding tax, VAT, corporate income tax, and other applicable taxes.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants on tax planning and advisory projects.
- Provide support in reviewing contracts and transactions for potential tax exposures or optimization opportunities.
- Stay up to date with changes in local and international tax laws and assess the impact on the company’s operations.
- Compliance & Controls:
- Support financial compliance efforts, including adherence to internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX).
- Ensure that accounting and tax-related processes meet internal policy and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in documentation and testing of internal controls related to audit and tax reporting cycles
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
- 5–10 years of experience in external audit, financial reporting, or tax compliance.
- Big 4 Accounting firm experience is highly preferred.
- Experience working with external auditors and tax consultants.
- Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and related disclosures.
- Solid knowledge of local tax regulations and international tax concepts.
- Prior experience with PCAOB audits or working in a public company environment is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally and with external parties.
- High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (e.g., SAP) is a plus.
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.
Things 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.
