Senior Accountant, SEA & ANZ Financial Reporting

Netflix; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment service provider based in Singapore is seeking a Senior Accountant for its APAC financial reporting team. Responsibilities include preparing statutory financial statements, managing audits, and driving process improvements. Candidates should have 6+ years’ experience, preferably with Big 4 audit background, and relevant accounting qualifications. Join a company that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Big 4 external audit experience preferred.
• Commercial experience within a multinational company is a plus.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in an ASEAN language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of statutory financial statements for SEA, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Manage external audits and local compliance.
• Support period-end close activities for financial reporting.
• Provide technical accounting advice and prepare documentation.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Excel

US GAAP knowledge

Project management skills

Communication skills

Education

CA, CPA, RA or equivalent accounting qualification

Tools

Workday

Workiva

Job description

Overview

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

As we accelerate our growth in the APAC region-creating series, films, and games for members everywhere-the complexity and significance of our accounting and compliance responsibilities continue to expand.

At Netflix, we have a unique culture—we challenge the status quo, and operate in a DREAM TEAM. We are seeking an exceptional Senior Accountant to join our APAC financial reporting team in Singapore. This is a high-impact, hands-on controllership role supporting statutory financial reporting, external audits, local compliance obligations, technical accounting and regional finance operations across the region. You will have the opportunity to challenge the status quo, drive innovation, and collaborate with stunning colleagues from different functions all over the world.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements for our South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand entities, ensuring compliance with IFRS or Local GAAP as required.
• Manage and coordinate external audits and local compliance obligations, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Partner cross-functionally with tax, finance engineering and other operational teams to support business initiatives, resolve accounting or compliance issues, and drive process improvements.
• Lead or contribute to cross-regional projects for the design or enhancement of accounting and reporting systems and processes, leveraging technology and automation to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide technical accounting advice, perform research and prepare technical documentation for accounting issues, when required.
• Support period-end close activities when required, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant accounting experience, including Big 4 external audit experience. Commercial experience within a multinational company is a plus.
• CA, CPA, RA or equivalent accounting qualification is essential
• Strong expertise in IFRS and good knowledge of US GAAP; experience with APAC local GAAPs is a plus
• Advanced skills in Excel and Google Sheets; experience with Workday and Workiva is a bonus
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment-adaptable, resourceful, proactive and energised by new challenges
• Proven project management skills, especially when faced with multiple competing priorities and set deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; you are a trusted business partner who builds strong cross-functional relationships.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in an additional ASEAN language is a plus
• Willingness and ability to collaborate across multiple time zones, when required
• Above all, you embody the Netflix culture values

Does this sound like what you are looking for? Are you uncomfortably excited at the prospect of joining our team? If so, apply now!

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.