Senior Accountant Commercial Finance

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.

The Opportunity

Opportunity to work closely with India Commercial team to drive the growth agenda for the BU. This role balances commercial Finance with Financial controlling — driving FP&A, accounting & taxation and financial controls. As a key member of APAC Finance team, work closely with Regional Finance and Commercial teams.

Capabilities & Character

- Ability to work as individual contributor
- Proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders
- Fluency in English and Hindi
- Advanced MS Office proficiency, Oracle or any other ERP, Hyperion
- A collaborative partner comfortable working in a matrix organization
- Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven
- Passionate about numbers and toys!

Responsibilities

Evaluate the financial impact of discounts, pricing proposals, and promotional offers submitted by Sales team.; Leading the quarterly rolling forecast and Annual Budgeting process; Review of YTD spend vs latest forecast and variance analysis; Support the bi-annual pricing exercise; Lead the month-end closing activities for India business unit and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting including commentary vs Forecast & Budget; Manage fixed asset accounting in coordination with Shared Services team.; Lead statutory audit engagements by preparing statutory financial statements, supporting schedules, and audit documentation.; Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating audit requests and resolving queries efficiently.; Ensure timely completion of Tax Audit and Transfer Pricing Audit in compliance with statutory regulations.; Support year-end tax provisioning in accordance with US GAAP.; Perform monthly inventory valuation and related account reconciliations to ensure inventory balances are accurate and fully reconciled; Monthly costing reconciliation is prepared and signed off; Annual Standard cost updation in ERP; Record month-end accruals for Advertising & Promotion expenses in accordance with US GAAP and forecasts.; Review open purchase order commitments with the Marketing team to determine

Requirements

Chartered Accountant with Industry experience; 8-10 years of experience, including exposure to:; Manufacturing or Retail organization, MNC experience preferred; Financial Controlling, Statutory Audit, Sales Finance or Manufacturing Finance.; Knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards