Requisition Number: 172569

Position Title: Senior Accountant II

External Description:

Senior Accountant II, Controlling

Key responsibilities

• Close Process
  • Plan and coordinate the monthly Close Process, including preparation and analysis of U.S. GAAP reporting
  • Ownership of selected Legal Entities, including preparation of monthly balance sheet reporting package, reconciliations and journal entries, as assigned
  • Manage the recording and settlement of inter-company transactions between the company and its intercompany trading partner(s)
• Statutory Compliance/ Internal control environment
  • Manage overall control environment and its effectiveness in area of responsibility
  • Manage timely filing of the company’s statutory financial statements, VAT and income tax returns
  • Document statutory and US GAAP accounting positions and prepare memos/ whitepapers on accounting issues as required.
  • Prepare reconciliation of US GAAP to local statutory financial statements
  • Supervision of local and US external auditors, as well as support for other statutory and tax audit matters
  • Partnering with EA’s tax department, ensure proper implementation of transfer pricing arrangements

 

• Business Support
  • Maintain superior relationships with the other Finance teams (Shared Services, Corporate, Treasury, Other regional counterparts, Tax, etc).
  • Act as primary liaison to selected business groups
• Project management
  • Spend a portion of time on projects (e.g., entity liquidation, dividend distribution, globally aligning EA’s accounting practices, improving documentation, building more robust analytical reporting)
  • Represent Asian controllership team in global initiatives and other special projects as assigned

Technical skills and experience

• BS or MS in Accounting or equivalent
• Certified Public Accountant, ACCA or equivalent is preferred
• > 6 years relevant financial accounting experience in a multinational organisation
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
• Effective time management, work prioritization, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Oracle and Hyperion Financial Management a plus

Capabilities

• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills; solution oriented individual
• Disciplined self-starter with strong attention to detail
• Strong business acumen (understand business issues and translate into solutions)
• Passion for data integrity, process definition, rapid learner and strives for excellence
• Self-starter with the enthusiasm to challenge the status quo and suggest change
• Rapid learner and strives for excellence
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; polished professional; communicates with impact
• Able to handle multiple and sometimes competing priorities; strong organizational framework

Talents

• Fluency in English is essential
• Ability to adapt quickly and be effective in new situations
• Possesses passion, energy, enthusiasm to drive results; action oriented
• Thinks outside of the box; willing to challenge existing processes to drive efficiency
• A team player, adept at building relationships within Finance and across organizations
• Ability to build networks

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

EEOText:

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: 63

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

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.