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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:
• Create and maintain supplier master data record timely and accurately in the systems.
• Process purchase orders, supplier invoices and expenses (employees and shoppers) accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper coding to general ledger accounts, departments and projects.
• Process multi-currency payments using specified payment methods accurately and in a timely manner. Monitor due dates to avoid late payments and optimize cash flow.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to expedite purchasing process and to resolve payment discrepancies.
• Perform aging analysis and ensure proper reconciliation of supplier accounts and bank accounts. Identify discrepancies, errors, or potential risks and escalate issues to relevant stakeholders for resolution.
• Implement and maintain compliance with financial and tax policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support month-end closing activities and assist with audits as required.
• Support process improvement initiatives and SOP updates to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by superior.
Who We Are Looking for:
• Bachelor's degree or associate degree in accounting, Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in Accounts Payable function.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles.
• Prior experience in SSC (Shared Service Centre) or multinational company.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• Good written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Mandarin speaker will be a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office. Basic to Intermediate MS Excel skills (VLookup, Pivot and basic formulas).
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems. Experience in SAP Concur and NetSuite will be a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a face-paced environment.
• Flexible to work when required during Malaysia public holidays in which replacement holidays will be provided.
• Flexible to work on staggered hours to support UK & US timing.
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or associate degree in Accounting, or bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least 2 years of relevant Accounts Payable experience
- Knowledge of accounting principles
- Experience in a shared service center or multinational company
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with financial data
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Written and spoken communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic-to-intermediate Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and basic formulas
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to work Malaysia public holidays when required, with replacement holidays provided
- Flexibility to work staggered hours supporting UK and US time zones
- Mandarin language skills
- Experience with SAP Concur and NetSuite
Mintel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mintel and has not been reviewed or approved by Mintel.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance-tied commissions in sales and account management are described as allowing motivated employees to earn well. Feedback suggests bonuses in these roles are directly linked to targets and can be meaningful.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is cited as part of a solid benefits package that helps offset average base salaries. Feedback suggests wellness and mental-health support are available in some locations alongside core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Robust PTO is highlighted positively, and some locations include additional paid days for volunteering. These provisions are seen as meaningful components of the overall benefits package.
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What We Do
Market Intelligence is what sets us apart and what defines us as a brand – literally in fact: when the company was founded in 1972 it took its name from an amalgamation of the two words. We have been defining and refining the Market Intelligence Mix ever since, to offer our clients a unique perspective on the consumer landscape ahead and a clear roadmap with which to navigate it. So what goes into the market intelligence mix? MARKET RESEARCH is not the only thing we do, but it is right at the core of our business. The vast range of primary research we carry out and commission is the bedrock of our market intelligence, creating data series we can assess incrementally over the long term to track trends and forecast the future. MARKET ANALYSIS is the second key element of the market intelligence mix. Our specialist team of market analysts scours the globe for trade, industry and government data, which our statisticians then integrate into meaningful sizing models and future value forecasts for thousands of sectors worldwide. PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE adds micro-level relevance to the macro context of our market analysis, bringing our clients real-world examples of the launches and goods that are driving the numbers. COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE is the fourth pillar of our work, keeping our clients abreast of their rivals’ strategies, communications and results, to give them the understanding they need to choose the right response to gain or maintain that crucial competitive edge. The magic happens when we pull them all together. Trend analysts, category specialists, systems developers, dedicated account teams and client servicing staff work together to provide our clients with understanding as well as knowledge. That’s our Market Intelligence. That’s how we help businesses grow. It’s why we’re the leaders in it.
