Senior Accountant [HOU]

Introduction

At Hanwha Ocean EPU, we empower our people to engineer the future of sustainable energy through meaningful work on cutting-edge offshore, onshore, and global infrastructure projects that create lasting impact for industries and communities worldwide.

As we evolve into a comprehensive EPCI(O) solutions provider, our expanding portfolio now spans FPSO, FLNG, floating production units, renewables, onshore power generation, and future centric infrastructure projects. Our globally connected teams collaborate across regions and disciplines to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver world-class end-to-end solutions.

Explore opportunities to be part of our dynamic team at the Energy Plant Unit and contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine the onshore and offshore industry. #OneEPU

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant [Accountant 3] is responsible for managing and independently executing EPU financial accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, internal control, and ERP-based accounting process activities. The role supports reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual closing, project cost structure management, budget-vs-actual analysis, scenario analysis, KPI tracking, audit support, and data integrity across EPU and global entities. This role operates in a global, project-based offshore and onshore energy plant environment and requires strong coordination with finance, project, regional office, and corporate stakeholders.

The position supports business continuity and management discipline by integrating finance, administration, planning, reporting, governance, and regional support processes into reliable day-to-day operations. It is expected to maintain data accuracy, process compliance, stakeholder coordination, and timely management information so that local and global business activities remain aligned with organizational priorities.

The position is expected to contribute with a high level of ownership, effective communication, and disciplined execution appropriate to the level of responsibility assigned within the organization.

Key Responsibility

• Prepare or oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting for EPU and relevant global entities.
• Apply accounting standards and support external audit, tax reporting, and compliance activities.
• Design, maintain, and monitor project cost structures and cost allocation methodologies for manufacturing overhead and common costs.
• Support annual plan, long-term plan, rolling forecast, and budget-vs-actual analysis.
• Prepare management reports, KPI tracking, project/EPU P&L analysis, and scenario analysis for leadership decision-making.
• Operate internal control processes, approval frameworks, and ERP accounting modules while maintaining data integrity.
• Independently resolve accounting, cost, budget, and reporting issues and coordinate with stakeholders.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Business level proficiency in Korean is required.
• Minimum 6~10 years of relevant experience in cost & accounting, preferably in EPC, offshore, onshore plant, energy, engineering, manufacturing, or global project environments.
• Strong understanding of EPU business support processes, cross-functional coordination, documentation discipline, and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to work with global and regional teams in a matrix organization and manage priorities in a project-based environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant enterprise systems such as ERP, accounting, reporting, collaboration, or IT service platforms as applicable to the role.
• Experience supporting offshore, onshore, EPC/EPCI, shipbuilding, or energy plant projects (preferred). 
• Experience in global or regional office operations and multicultural stakeholder coordination.
• Experience leading workstreams, improving processes, reviewing outputs, and advising management.
• Knowledge of financial closing, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, ERP FI/CO processes, internal controls, and management reporting.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hanwha believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

Hanwha is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.