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SU JIN KIM(Davis)

Las Vegas ,NV

Summary

* Experienced Financial Professional with 8+ years of expertise in end-to-end accounting, FP&A, and internal audit across global business units. * CISA holder and MBA with a strong background in designing internal control frameworks and ensuring strict regulatory compliance. * Expert in ERP Optimization & Automation, leveraging SAP and Power BI to streamline workflows and improve EBITDA through cost-saving initiatives. * Proven track record in collaborating with Big 4 firms to reduce audit lead times and enhance data integrity. * Incoming ASU MAcc Candidate committed to aligning global expertise with U.S. accounting standards.

U.S. Permanent Resident | Relocating to Arizona, August 2026

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project financial specialist

ABB
Seoul, South Korea
07.2021 - 08.2025

[FP&A]

  • Managed 5Q rolling forecasts and annual budgeting; prepared global reporting packages.
  • Conducted local division KPI analysis and project ROI reporting.

[Accounting]

  • Uploaded Hyperion financial data packages; performed margin, working capital, OCF, and EBITDA analyses.
  • Developed Power BI and Power Query dashboards (SG&A, COGS) and trained division controllers across the business.

[Internal control]

  • Owned sales order entry and revenue recognition controls, including process setup and quantification of embedded risks.(IFRS 17)

[Projects]

  • Prepared technical TP documentation and supporting evidence to defend intercompany pricing structures during tax examinations (2024)
  • Managed inventory audit project for the Robotics division and established ERP material management processes.
  • Designed division-level policies for project reviews, risk reviews, and closing reviews.
  • Financial Project participation
  • Participated in Plan-to-Delivery SAP ERP module upgrade project for the Robotics division (2023–2024).
  • Managed Concur migration for the Robotics division (2023).
  • Led internal audit for large-volume projects within the Robotics division (2022).

Accounting Specialist

Bayer
Seoul, South Korea
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • External Audit & Reporting: Managed external audit requirements, including the preparation of statutory financial statements, comprehensive footnotes, and related-party disclosures.
  • GAAP Reconciliation: Conducted detailed gap analyses between IFRS and US GAAP to ensure audit readiness and reporting alignment for global stakeholders.
  • ERP Migration (PMI): Key participant in the Monsanto-Bayer SAP ERP ledger migration; ensured seamless data mapping, historical balance reconciliation, and system validation for a successful cutover.

Finance Executive

BELFOR Property Restoration
Bucheon, Gyeonggi, South Korea
03.2019 - 05.2020

[Internal control]

  • Established end-to-end financial processes for a start-up organization, including internal regulations and standardized material control procedures.
  • Implemented travel & expense (T&E) policies and internal approval workflows to strengthen operational governance.

[Accounting, FP&A]

  • Managed monthly and annual budgeting and closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Maintained tax analysis reports and ensured compliance with local regulatory requirements

Accounts Payable Specialist

Dräger
Seoul, South Korea
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Prepared tax reports and performed GL account analysis for accounts payable activities.
  • Processed employee expense reports and ensured accuracy of supporting documentation.

R2R Specialist

SGS
Seoul, South Korea
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Managed monthly and annual budgeting and closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Cleared $300KUSD unsettled government deposit account balance.

Cost Specialist

HL Mando Corporation Mexico
Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
02.2016 - 07.2017

[Costing & Budgeting]

  • Managed post-cost settlement and standard cost closing for manufacturing operations.
  • Prepared Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and manufacturing cost statements; maintained BOM (Bill of Materials) and product specification data.
  • Managed monthly CAPEX and OPEX budgets, providing variance analysis and actionable insights to senior management.

[Accounting & AP]

  • Served as the AP Specialist (FY 2016), overseeing invoice validation, vendor reconciliation, and payment scheduling.

[ERP Implementation]

  • Key participant in the Oracle ERP implementation project for Costing and AP modules (Jun 2016 – May 2017)
  • Supported system configuration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and data migration to ensure successful system cutover

Education

Master's degree - Accountancy and Data Analytics

Arizona State University
08.2027

Master of Business Administration - MBA - ERP System

Ajou University
02.2023

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management, General

University of Ulsan
08.2017

Skills

  • SAP ERP
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft Office
  • ORACLE ERP
  • Financial auditing
  • Risk assessment

Certification

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Advanced Data Analytics Semi-Professional
  • SAP Certified Application Associate - Management Accounting (CO) with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP5 (2025.03 expired)
  • SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates (1709) (2025.03 expired)
  • SAP Certified Application Associate – Materials Management (2025.03 expired)

Languages

Spanish (Limited Working)
English (Professional Working)
Korean (Native or Bilingual)

Timeline

Project financial specialist

ABB
07.2021 - 08.2025

Accounting Specialist

Bayer
09.2020 - 06.2021

Finance Executive

BELFOR Property Restoration
03.2019 - 05.2020

Accounts Payable Specialist

Dräger
04.2018 - 08.2018

R2R Specialist

SGS
08.2017 - 03.2018

Cost Specialist

HL Mando Corporation Mexico
02.2016 - 07.2017

Master of Business Administration - MBA - ERP System

Ajou University

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management, General

University of Ulsan

Master's degree - Accountancy and Data Analytics

Arizona State University

Organization

Toastmasters International Korea 

Audit committee chair · Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

  • Monitoring and Auditing the Utilization of Membership Fees