Seung Jo

Experience

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  Graduate Students for Accounting

  May 2011 - Jun 2012

  President at a Student Chapter

  • Arranged professional meetings with public accounting firms and community service providers• Initiated executive meetings to discuss about all aspects of future events and assigned responsibilities• Trained newly joined board members to ascertain a smooth transition in leadership

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  Republic of Korea Air Force

  Jul 2014 - Apr 2016

  Sergeant

  • Audited and maintained multiple types of military inventory records to prepare for external audits• Analyzed database to forecast demands of coming years to provide seasonal supplies for 300 soldiers• Trained monthly recruits to prevent any potential misconduct

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  The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson

  Jun 2016 - May 2021

  Supply Chain Financial Analyst II

  Month End, Quarter End, Year End Closing & Reporting:• Delivered quarter ends for site P&L submissions and variance analysis (standard cost, PPV, MUV, OHV) and bridged major variances against multiple BP Cycles• Managed year-ends for local statutory purposes and answered follow up questions by external auditors• Performed balance sheet account reconciliations for inventory accounts• Executed quarterly intercompany cross charges for multiple senior level managersBusiness Planning & Budgeting Activities:• Participated in updating the site’s business plan for the current & the following year for 13 business units• Analyzed site spending patterns to submit Latest Estimates with thorough and robust variance commentaries• Assisted the site's project portfolio manager (PPM) in delivering 5 year CAPEX planning• Supported financial business planning for a global, multi-million-dollar new product introduction projects including process simplifications• Communicated with 13 department heads and their mid-level managers for transparent LE, and BP submissionsCollaboration / Team Work / Leadership / Problem Solving:• Participated in SAP Implementation project including P&L data migration and set up of FI-CO module• Established new month end processes with multiple colleagues due to ERP platform change• Liaised between project portfolio manager and fixed asset team for bi-weekly CAPEX reports• Collaborated in developing a Budget versus Actual program in JD Edwards with IT in project spanning 6 months• Provided consulting to colleagues for inquiries related to J&J’s financial procedures in non-financial termsCompliance:• Reviewed all of site’s Capital Spend Requests (3 requests per month on average) to ascertain compliance based on US GAAP• Supported K-SOX and compliance activities including audit, SOPs, and DCMs, fostering a strong control environment• Updated and reviewed the team’s financial policies and procedures periodically Show less

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  Samsung Electronics Nordic

  Dec 2021 - Jul 2024

  Business Analyst

  Business Analysis & Ad-hoc:• Analyze local and consolidated PL variances with price, quantity, and mix drivers against multiple periods (vs. YP, Target, Forecast, and PY) for 4 major product lines• Handle ad-hoc to ensure business management team provides its deliverables to EHQ and HQ utilizing historical, current, and forecast data (standardize process when necessary)• Participate in the simulation of profitability in business cases for all 4 main product lines• Leverage data analytics tools to deliver insights on operational trends and financial results to BPsFinancial Planning Activities & Reporting:• Simulate and report organization’s latest business performance scores (KPIs) to top management• Participate in monthly P&L review for planning to ensure timely and accurate reporting• Support the coordination of monthly rolling forecast and target activities• Prepare and report monthly reporting packages to CFO and EHQ with the necessary financial details• Play a strategic role in monitoring and planning of overhead costs for TV, Mobile, DA, and Display• Support solving SAP CO-PA allocation issues during rolling forecast planning and actual closing periods• Assist multiple phases of the Yearly Plan by providing analytical and strategic support to stakeholdersCollaboration / Team Work / Leadership / Problem Solving:• Lead process improvements and automation of reporting processes for rolling forecast activities• Share knowledge on improved processes, train team members, and receive feedback to successfully collaborate further• Train and support less experienced staff allowing them to grow within their roles Show less

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  Sejong Alabama, L.L.C.

  Jul 2024 - now

  Accounting Manager

  • Manage FI & CO month-end and year-end close processes• Assess current accounting practices and procedures, streamline month end close through automation and process improvement • Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including consolidation, to ensure accuracy and completeness in a timely manner• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong relationship• Collaborate with other business units to support company objectives• Work closely with CPAs for quarterly external audits to facilitate a smooth and efficient audit process• Ad hoc projects as requested by CFO Show less