Assistant Vice President, Financial Planning

About the role

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is hiring an Assistant Vice President for Financial Planning based in its Seoul branch. The role ensures accurate financial reporting aligned with applicable standards and internal policies, and involves close coordination with auditors, regulators and cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, reconciliations and supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly, half-year and annual closing.
• Maintain accounting policies, issue papers, process documentation and evidence supporting key judgments and controls.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, tax advisers, regulators, Head Office and other stakeholders within agreed timelines.
• Lead or take part in finance transformation initiatives such as system implementation, regulatory remediation, product launches and control enhancements.
• Work with Front Office, Risk Management, Operations, IT, Compliance and Head Office to consider accounting implications in business decisions.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on new products, non-routine transactions and regulatory matters, and coach colleagues.
• Strengthen the control framework, drive priority projects and share knowledge through review sessions.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of accounting experience in banks or financial institutions, including public-sector entities.
• Proven track record of owning tasks and delivering quality work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with stakeholder-management expertise.
• Professional working proficiency in English; Korean is necessary for local operations.
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, including KIFRS, and hands-on experience in financial reporting and closing.
• Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements, reconciliations and accounting documentation.
• Knowledge of accounting for financial instruments or banking products and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems or data-analysis platforms.