Senior Accountant

Requisition Number: 152120

Position Title: Senior Accountant I

External Description:

Accountant

(Based in Seoul, Korea)

 

Electronic Arts

Entertaining is our passion.  EA was founded over 25 years ago by individuals with a deep passion for making games. Many things have changed over the years as the gaming industry—and the company—has expanded immensely, but we are still driven by the same passion for developing, publishing, and distributing the world’s best games. Our history has been one of great success, and our future looks even brighter. Gaming has come a long way from Pac-Man & Space Invaders to modern EA Favorites like Burnout, Battlefield, Mercenaries, Dead Space, Spore, FIFA, Madden, Need for Speed and the world’s most successful game franchise, The Sims. Fuelled by our talented staff at locations right across the Globe we are united in our passion to continue shaping the future of interactive entertainment. Together we can make a difference.

 

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will be part of the Asia Controllership team, reporting to the Financial Controller at Korea.  This role has three major areas of responsibilities: (a) Month end close activities, (b) Ownership of internal tax reporting and statutory tax filings and (c) Review on the company’s expenses for the compliance. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, and year-end audit preparation. The Senor Accountant will have contact with senior-level employees from Korea and the Region, which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the application and documentation of US GAAP and Korea GAAP/IFRS financial policies and procedures and implement changes and improvements when necessary.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Support the Controller to ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Work with the Korea Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts; providing information for auditors.
• Support the Controller to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Communicate with the inter-companies to reconcile ICO transactions.
• Review the employees’ expense reports and purchase orders for the compliance.
• Communications with the offshore shared service team
• Take care of cash management including review on the weekly payments
• Financial training to functions
• Prepare VAT, WHT and corporate income tax filings.
• Update and manage the transfer-pricing model, as directed by the Korea Controller.
• Provide an internal tax package for the consolidation purpose.
• Create and update the revenue schedule and JEs by customer based on the transactions.
• Perform other duties as required by the direct manager.

 

Technical Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration is required
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in general accounting or related field
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Business standard oral and written English
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with effective organizational skills
• Self-motivated team player with an ability to demonstrate initiative in problem solving
• Oracle knowledge preferred
• CPA certification mandatory

 

Reporting

Position reports to the Korean Controlling Manager

 

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. är ett globalt ledande mjukvaruföretag för interaktiv underhållning. EA levererar spel, innehåll och onlinetjänster för internetuppkopplade spelkonsoler, persondatorer, mobiltelefoner och surfplattor.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 140

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Om EA

På Electronic Arts är vårt mål att inspirera världen till att spela. Vi skapar fantastiska nya spelupplevelser för miljontals spelare världen över genom att sammanföra talangfulla människor som kombinerar kreativitet, innovation och passion. Vi vet att vår mångfald är vår styrka. Vi skapar en inkluderande kultur för våra anställda och ger dem möjligheter att lära sig nya saker och vägleda andra anställda så de kan utföra sitt livs viktigaste och mest givande arbete.

Vi sätter våra anställda i första rummet. Vi erbjuder omfattande förmånspaket med fokus på hälsa och välstånd för att möta dina behov och hjälpa dig få en bra balans mellan karriären och privatlivet. Vi erbjuder dynamiska och samarbetsinriktade arbetsmiljöer, möjlighet att samverka via våra resursgrupper och hjälp med ett balanserat liv genom betald ledighet, föräldraledighet, gratis spel och mycket mer!

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