Sr Accountant

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 Mattel’s 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 What We’re 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. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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 world’s 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. Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more. Visit us at and . Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment. Videos to watch: The Culture at Mattel Corporate Philanthropy 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 respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.