Accounts Executive (AP) - fluency in Mandarin

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 looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Accounts Executive to join our dynamic new Malaysian shared service centre accounting department.  This position has a wide varied role and is well suited to an individual who is looking to continue their career in accounting and to be part of a global business.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Process invoice documents for Mintel entities worldwide using our Concur AP system.
• Manage all payment systems on a Global level to ensure suppliers, employees and other requests are paid on schedule.
• Manage Global expense processes to ensure employee expense claims meet local requirements. 
• Making relevant accounting postings in the Microsoft Dynamics accounting system, ensuring accuracy and efficiency of postings.
• Maintain our Invoice and Staff Expenses management software.  This will include setting up new users, managing approval workflow, system queries, and troubleshooting problems as they arise
• Assist in ensuring all New Suppliers to Mintel are checked and audited before cost processing occurs.
• Reconciliation of all Global supplier statements, assuring costs are not missed and processed promptly.
• Provide assistance to all Mintel employees for queries relating to invoices, expenses and travel cost processing.
• Manage the process from approved surveys to payments made for our international network of Shoppers
• Provide assistance where necessary throughout the Accounts Department and participate in any queries required during the month end and year end process.

Who We Are Looking for:

• A Great Communicator: you have extremely polished English-language verbal and written communication skills, and can clearly communicate with all levels.
• A Collaborator: you encourage and develop internal relationships. You seek out opportunities to collaborate with peers in your department and across the organization.
• Detail-Oriented: you have excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. You are dedicated to quality, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in your work to elevate Mintel as a top consumer insights company.
• Time Management: you are highly numerate and have the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Self-Directed: you take work on your own initiative and well-organized be able to balance occasional conflicting demands on your time.
• Qualification: Degree in Accounts or equivalent. 
• Experience: You are required to have 1-3 years of experience in Accounts or equivalent, accounts payable, accounts receivable, possess good Excel skills and good IT knowledge.
• Able to converse in Mandarin
• Must be willing to sometime work on EMEA & USA Time Zone. 

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 organised 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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