From fast answers to deep insights, Mintel has provided research and intelligence solutions to consumer-focused businesses for more than 50 years. With a combination of world-class syndicated tools and custom insight solutions, we are the eyes and ears in the markets that matter and the insights behind our clients’ next big idea.

We are seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to join our dynamic Shared Service Facility team in Kuala Lumpur. This global based role will support the regional Revenue Accountants in managing contracts processing, invoicing, revenue recognition, ultimately ensuring accurate recording of income according to accounting standards.  They will be responsible for calculating margin allocations for various revenue streams, maintaining deferred income allocations and supporting the calculation of sales commissions.  Their role is crucial in providing a robust professional Accounts Receivable process across Mintel,  supporting and ensuring its future success.

This role is an entry-level Accounting position that is typically gaining professional experience while getting their Accounting accreditations. 

What You Will Be Doing:

• Maintain weekly revenue reconciliations for each region to support invoicing processing.
• Prepare journals for revenue accruals, deferrals, and adjustments
• Support monthly/quarterly/annual close activities including revenue recognition checks.
• Assist in the preparation of intercompany revenue matching and reconciliation.
• Support audits by preparing revenue and Accounts Receivable schedules.
• Work with regional sales teams, billing and contracts processing teams and credit control to resolve billing issues.
• Provide support to regional finance teams during budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with appropriate revenue recognition standards.
• Preparation of monthly calculation of commissions.
• Support in the enforcement of company revenue recognition policies, and contribute to process improvement.
• Assist in ad hoc financial analysis relating to pricing, customer contracts or product line.
• Work across departmental teams dealing with Sales, Legal, Customer Success, Contracts Processing and Billing teams.
• To carry-out any other ad-hoc task given by Line Manager.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Part qualified or working towards qualification (ACA, CPA or ACCA) or equivalent certification. 
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles particularly in Accounts Receivable and revenue recognition.
• Prior experience supporting mulit-regional or intercompany transactions.
• Intermediate to advance Microsoft Excel skills (VLookup, pivot tables, basic formulas).
• Detail-oriented mindset with a desire to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• MUST be flexible to work on staggered hours to support UK & US timing
• Flexible to work when required during Malaysian public holidays in which replacement holidays will be provided.

What We Offer:

• A culture that supports true collaboration whilst embracing remote working.
• Flexible start time and end time.
• Blended (office/home) approach to work.
• Approach to personal development where we encourage individuals to grow and share what they’ve learned.
• Social events, both within the department and across the company.
• Generous annual leave and wider circle employee benefits.
• Additional one day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Membership in Employee Resource Groups (Mintel Diversity, Mintel Wellness, and Mintel Gives).
• Giving back is part of our culture with this in mind, Mintel gives employees 2 days' leave per year to join local volunteering activities organized by our Mintel Gives (where applicable).
• Mental health and wellbeing support via Modern Health App.
• Beautifully designed offices foster collaboration and fun.

Mintel is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to the strength of an inclusive workplace. 

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