Mattel is a global learning, development and play company that inspires the next generation of kids to shape a brighter tomorrow. Through our portfolio of iconic consumer brands, including American Girl®, Barbie®, Fisher-Price®, Hot Wheels® and Thomas & Friends™, we create systems of play, content, and experiences that help kids unlock their full potential. Mattel also creates inspiring and innovative products in collaboration with leading entertainment and technology companies as well as other partners. With a global workforce of approximately 32,000 people, Mattel operates in 40 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations.

In line with our expansion plans in the Southeast Asia Region, we are seeking to recruit a resourceful, dedicated candidate to join us as:

Accountant 

Reports to: Finance Manager, SEA

Role Objectives:

• Prepare and maintain accounting records in compliance with corporate policy and statutory requirements
• Complete internal and external reporting on a timely and accurate basis
• Analyze financial results to highlight variance from Forecast
• Support in commercial finance by providing value-added analysis for business decisions making
• Support in budgeting and forecasting and communication with stakeholders
• Enhance, develop and optimize process improvements
• Support ad-hoc projects and assignments

Key Result Areas:

Main Tasks and Accountabilities:

1.       Financial Accounting and Reporting

·         Prepare and maintain the general ledger as per Mattel’s accounting policy and statutory requirements

·         Coordinate and complete the month-end closing and submission as per corporate reporting datelines

• Ensure data integrity and agreement in various ISIS subledger and Oracle general ledger
• Prepare the required month-end journals for accrual of customers growth rebate, defective returns, royalty, logistic costs, inventory shrinkage and obsolesce, A&P, etc.
• Ensure data in HFM in agreement with Oracle general ledger
• Complete the Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly Financial Reporting Package accurately and timely
• Complete the internal management reporting package on a timely basis and to discuss with management on the financial position relative to plan and highlight variance from plan
• Prepare the weekly SOTB and monthly Flash Report

·         All asset and liabilities accounts are accurately reconciled on a monthly basis, including inter-company reconciliation

·         Accurate and timely preparation of the necessary schedules and information as required by audit, tax and other statutory reporting and ensure timely filing with the relevant statutory bodies

2.       Working Capital & Fixed Assets Management

·         Ensure all vendors’ invoices are approved and coded correctly and updated into the system accurately and timely

·         Ensure inventory records are updated with all movements and necessary adjustments on a timely basis

·         Monthly evaluation of credit risk and prepare the provision for doubtful debts

·         Monthly AR aging reporting

·         Ensure Accounts Receivables are current and follow up on past due to   balances and promptly resolve any discrepancy noted

·         To conduct credit checking and evaluation on direct customers

·         Oversee the processing and correctness of invoices, DN, CN, etc

·         Timely and accurate application of customer receipts

·         Ensure all fixed assets are recorded and depreciated as per Mattel’s accounting policy

3.       Financial Planning and Analytics

• Assist in the preparation of financial plan and forecast 
• Analyze monthly financials actualization vs forecast and provide commentaries
• Support in margin and profitability analysis
• Assist in Weekly Operational Review meeting

4.       System and Processes Managment   

·       Ensure all key internal controls procedures continue in force

·       Ensure the systems effectively and accurately report financial results and/or recommend system development requirements and opportunities

Key Relationships:

·       Internal Working Relationships :

SEA sales and marketing team and SEA Finance Team

·       External Working Relationships :

Distributor and customers, auditors, tax agent, Inland Revenue, solicitors.

Competencies:

·         Mattel operation systems and processes

·         Good communication skills

·         Analytical and decision-making skills

Education:

·         Accounting related degree

·         Member of Accounting professional body.

Experience:

·         Preferably at least one-year commercial working experience in MNC and 3 years of audit experience in Big 4 firms

·         Knowledge in preparing full set accounts is preferred

·         Hands-on

·         Ability to handle tight deadlines and manage a diverse range of assigned work.

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