Accountant, APAC - Universal Pictures

In this role, you’ll be at the centre of the UNI APAC business, supporting a diverse portfolio that spans Asia and Australia/New Zealand - from channels like DreamWorks and Universal TV to platforms such as Studio Universal and Oxygen, as well as Bravo in Australia and New Zealand. You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day accounting for UPI while supporting other regional entities, managing everything from general ledger activities and financial close to reconciliations, reporting, and cash flow forecasting. Whether it’s preparing budgets, analysing variances, or coordinating intercompany transactions, your work ensures the financial health of multiple markets stays on track.

You’ll work closely with teams across Singapore and Sydney, so proactive communication will be key to your success. On any given day, you’ll collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, P2P, and O2C teams, as well as external partners like auditors and tax agents, to keep operations running smoothly. You’ll also guide a finance intern, helping them navigate processes and build their skills, making you an important mentor within the team.

More broadly, you’ll act as a vital link across the APAC finance ecosystem - connecting regional operations with headquarters and enabling informed decision-making. Your role ensures that the business has accurate, timely financial insights to support its content, channels, and streaming services, ultimately helping drive growth across a fast-paced and evolving media landscape.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage General Ledger accounting and financial close activities for UPI, and support the Senior Accountant across other legal entities.
• Assist in budget preparation for UPI, working closely with corporate teams; monitor and report budget vs. actuals for office and overhead costs.
• Handle the full set of accounts for UPI, including journal entries, fixed assets management, and financial reporting.
• Perform monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis (BlackLine), and present findings to headquarters.
• Oversee intercompany processes, including ageing reports, confirmations, and recharge activities; maintain cash flow forecasts for UPI and Bravo.
• Provide guidance to interns on T&E reclassification processes in coordination with business units.
• Liaise with tax agents on tax schedules and transfer pricing; manage direct (income tax, WHT) and indirect tax (GST) filings.
• Support audit processes by liaising with auditors, preparing audit schedules, and producing financial statements for UPI.
• Coordinate with Treasury and P2P teams on vendor setup and payment-related matters.
• Support P2P with invoice processing and payment issue resolution.
• Supervise interns in reconciling vendor statements against system records.
• Process exceptional or manual payments on an ad hoc basis.
• AR billing and collection – coordination with O2C team on billing, revenue accounting, and collections.  Working closely with FP&A team to support revenue analysis.
• Assist the Financial Controller with ad hoc assignments as required.

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a multinational company environment
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts, principles, and financial reporting standards
• Experience managing full sets of accounts, including general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy in financial reporting
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse, cross-functional, and multicultural teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization skills
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Experience in Big 4 audit firms or large multinational organizations
• Familiarity with media or entertainment industries, and an interest in companies like NBCUniversal
• Experience with tools such as BlackLine or similar reconciliation and financial close platforms
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with FP&A teams
• Understanding of intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and tax compliance (direct and indirect taxes)
• Demonstrated initiative and curiosity, with a strong continuous learning mindset
• Prior experience mentoring or guiding junior team members or interns
• Strong adaptability and a pioneering attitude in navigating complex, evolving business environments

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.