Paula’s Choice, a global skincare leader founded in 1995, that empowers individuals to define beauty on their own terms through science-backed products. We are an ambitious fast-growing brand with an inspiring mission: we uncover the truth about skincare and deliver smart, safe products based on scientific research, without gimmicks and misleading claims. Part of Unilever Prestige Brands since 2021, our mission comes to life through four core values that guide our actions, decisions, and impact.

• Build Trust: We set the standard for skincare, transparency, and shared knowledge.
• Be Bold: We lead through innovation and by challenging the status quo.
• Act with Kindness: We operate with respect and care—for our customers, colleagues, and the planet.
• Create Community: We believe in the power of connection—whether educating customers, supporting each other, or giving back, we grow stronger together.

About the Region

Our Southeast Asian headquarters is located in Singapore, and currently manages Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and India. Our channels include not only our own DTC platform, but also marketplaces such as Lazada, Shopee, Amazon as well as an offline presence in Unity Pharmacies and Sephora Stores.

About Our Culture

We’re a rapidly growing entrepreneurial team that thrives on change, prioritizing a culture of feedback and inclusivity. Our culture encourages continuous learning and is fuelled by connection, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration.

Paula’s Choice is also committed to diversity! Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We hope you agree. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for empowering people to achieve their own definition of beautiful, Paula’s Choice could be a wonderful fit for you.

The Opportunity

The Paula’s Choice Thailand Accountant is responsible for the full accounting function of PCTH, covering day-to-day accounting operations, monthly closing, financial reporting and internal controls. As the key accounting contact for PCTH, the role works closely with the SEA Finance team, business functions and external tax vendor to ensure accurate financial records, timely reporting and compliance with local accounting and tax requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Full-Set Accounting & Month-End Closing

• Manage the full set of accounts for PCTH, including AP, AR, GL, fixed assets and inventory accounting.
• Own and execute the monthly and year-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, provisions and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review P&L and Balance Sheet accounts, investigate variances and ensure accounting accuracy before reporting submission.
• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

2. Accounts Payable, Receivable & Payments

• Manage vendor invoices, employee expenses and accounts payable processes.
• Monitor accounts receivable, customer balances and collections.
• Prepare and process local and overseas payments with appropriate supporting documentation and approvals.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor outstanding accounting items.

3. Inventory Accounting

• Work closely with Supply Chain/Operations on inventory-related accounting matters.
• Perform monthly inventory reconciliation and ensure inventory movements are properly recorded.
• Support inventory provisions, write-offs and other inventory-related accounting entries.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between accounting records and operational data.

4. Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Act as the main finance contact for the external tax vendor on PCTH tax matters.
• Coordinate with the tax vendor for preparation and filing of applicable tax returns and statutory requirements.
• Provide accounting data, supporting documents and reconciliations required for tax filings.
• Review tax calculations and submissions prepared by the tax vendor for completeness and accuracy.
• Support annual statutory audit and work closely with external auditors and the SEA Finance team.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience, with hands-on experience managing full-set accounting.
• Good knowledge of Thailand accounting standards, tax and statutory requirements.
• Experience working with external accounting, tax or audit service providers is preferred.
• Experience in inventory accounting is highly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; experience using Netsuite is preferred.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized and able to independently manage multiple accounting deadlines.
• Strong ownership and hands-on mindset, with the ability to operate as the key Accountant for the local entity.

Do you recognise yourself in the description above and do you enjoy working in a dynamic and informal work environment? Then we’d love to get to know you and hopefully welcome you to join our enthusiastic team soon (yes we move fast, also in our recruitment!). We look forward to receiving your Curriculum Vitae.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you would like further information about this vacancy please contact Radhika Jain, HR Director SEA via [email protected].