Sr Accountant
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Job Summary
The Opportunity:
This role is responsible for managing end-to-end financial accounting reporting accounts receivable credit control and financial planning activities. The incumbent will oversee month-end close financial reporting balance sheet reconciliations cash flow forecasting and business performance analysis while partnering with shared services and regional stakeholders. The role also supports audits SOX compliance statutory reporting customer credit management and process improvement initiatives to ensure strong financial controls and business performance.
What Your Impact Will Be:
Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Prepare and maintain the general ledger as per Mattels accounting policy.
- Coordinate with shared service team and complete the month end closing and submission as per corporate reporting deadlines.
- Complete the Monthly Quarterly and Yearly Financial Reporting Package accurately and timely.
- Anaylsis on business proformance P&L tracking and commentary on month end close package.
- Complete the internal management reporting package on a timely basis and to discuss with superior on the financial position relative to plan and highlight variance from plan and forecasts.
- Reconcile assets and liabilities accounts on a monthly basis.
- Handle enquires from external and internal audit SOX tax and other statutory reporting.
Customer / Supplier Management
- Liaison with customers on their outstanding balance and reconcile their advance payment or defective deduction claims. Include sending statement of account and review for bad debt provision.
- Monitor simulation and delivery of customer benefits.
- Prepare weekly and monthly AR aging reporting.
- Perform credit control analysis and review for customers
- Annual review on customers credit term credit limit and deal term.
Financial Planning
- To work with FP&A team in preparation of financial plan and forecast on SG&A and balance sheet items.
- To prepare periodic cash flow forecast in accordance to Corporate Treasury guidance.
- Analysis and comment on cashflow forecast by weekly monthly and quarterly basis.
- Adhoc project for finance function on process improvement
Qualifications :
What Were Looking For:
- Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accountancy with professional Accounting qualification (will delete if not mandatory
- 7 years experience where at least 3 years in audit firm and in-house experience in MNC environment preferably in consumer product industry.
- Experience in ERP system e.g Oracle High Radius highly preferred.
- Well versed with local and US GAAP.
- Attentive to detail.
- Adaptive to dynamic environment and be able to work with people at all levels across countries.
- Good command of English and Chinese.
Additional Information :
Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
- We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth optimism and wellbeing where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels Fisher-Price American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945 Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattels award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels ... View more