Accountant I

Mattel (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A large multinational corporation in Penang is seeking an experienced Finance Executive to analyze and summarize financial information, prepare accounting reports, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting, possesses strong skills in Microsoft Office, and has at least 1 year of experience in a similar capacity. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and requires attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required.
• Professional qualifications (MIA/ACCA/CPA) are advantageous.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and summarize financial information.
• Prepare journal entries and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and local GAAP.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent

Professional qualification (MIA/ACCA/CPA)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Analyze financial information and summarize financial status for reporting.

Produce error-free accounting reports and present financial results.

Complete Pre close, EWR/ EGNR, Financial performance package, cost walk, supplemental data collection.

Prepare month end journal, debit note, credit note and IC form for senior accountant and manager approval.

Run and prepare monthly reports, Overhead, SLA report, BS and IS from Oracle to support closing activities.

Prepare Supplementary report for HFM & Opsfirst.

Analyze and reconcile monthly Balance Sheet to sub-ledger and supporting schedules.

Reconcile Oracle Financial Statement to HFM.

Prepare monthly overhead spending report to each Head Of Department (HOD).

Update FX rate (EOP and AVE) in AS400.

Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statement.

Intercompany netting payment.

Plant and Management Support

Spot opportunity/ risk and suggest ways for improvement.

Tracking overhead spending (actual vs forecast/ budget) using Budget Monitoring report and highlight abnormalities for action.

Prepare reports i.e. 4+1 score card, overhead spending report by HOD, FX report, utility usage, weekly performance metric, indirect saving report, Quality Statistics, Head Count Report, Utility usage and sludge cost to EHS etc.

Requisition to Payment (R2P) Process

Create Receiving Card for Service Order (service item).

Perform 2 way or 3 way matching of vendor invoice (auto & manual vendor invoice).

Prepare payment on time for approval.

Reconcile vendor Statement of Account (SOA) to AP/ AR subledger.

Maintain company vehicle insurance, road tax renewal & commercial vehicle PUSPAKOM inspection dd/ amend/ remove PRF routing approval table in AS400.

Forecasting and budgeting

Support forecast and budgeting activities for Cost Factor, Pre-AOP, AOP, April forecast, July forecast, October Forecast.

Internal control

Review and recommend modification to accounting system, policy and procedures.

Develop and improve business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal control.

Ensure full compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP and SOX.

Assist and attend to internal and external auditor request.

Lead/ participate receiving store audit, E-store audit, MS-store audit, mold audit.

Support plantwide inventory audit.

US reporting

Prepare below reports -

Balance Sheet Template

BAO

Balance Sheet and SOX audit

Estimated Tax Payment schedule

KK10 Details of other current and non current liabilities

Third party logistics expense

Lease summary update

Global Quality, O&O plant and OET monthly overhead report

X150 Charity Contribution

Commitment PO/ SO

Etc.

Others

Prepare and submit Central Bank of Malaysia (BNM), Statistic department, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) or any statutory reports.

Assist/participate in any Company event & activity as and when required.

Participate/support other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the company from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree of accounting or equivalent with professional qualification is an added advantage (MIA/ACCA/CPA etc.)

Strong in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Must be a meticulous, detail-oriented, independent, proactive, responsible, able to meet tight deadlines, effective communicator and team player.

Well versed in US GAAP, local GAAP and Oracle knowledge is an added advantage.

Minimum 1 years working experience in similar capacity.

Able start work immediately is an added advantage.