📱 About Mous

We are Mous. (Pronounced mouse, not moose.) People deserve tech and lifestyle products that are fit for purpose, perform as promised and empower them to be their best. That's why we're building the go-to brand focused squarely on delivering just that. We have consistently built our in-house expertise and invested millions in research and development, driven by our relentless pursuit of creating the best products possible.

Over the past 10 years, we have focused on pushing the performance of products
and creating engaging content to guide millions of customers to high-quality Mous products rather than making cheap products for Amazons algorithm. All with the aspiration of raising the standards of the industry and providing people with better products.

We're creating products that empower people to be their best, whether they're on a wild adventure or commuting through the city. No matter what your everyday life looks like you can trust our products to remove frustrations, expand your experiences and help you to live without limits.

👨‍💻 About the Role

We’re hiring a Finance and Operations Accountant to support our growing operations in China. This hybrid role plays a crucial part in ensuring smooth financial and operational processes across our local supplier base.

From tracking invoices and collecting payment documentation to supporting logistics coordination and internal communication, you’ll be instrumental in helping our suppliers and teams stay aligned, accurate, and efficient. You’ll report directly to our Financial Manager in Portugal, working closely with teams across production, planning, procurement, and engineering.

Please note that this role will be situated at our office in Dongguan, China, working on-site from Monday to Friday. The normal working hours will be 9 am - 6:30 pm CST.

👋 About You

You’re detail-oriented, highly organised, and proactive in your communication. You enjoy being the person who ensures things run smoothly behind the scenes, whether it’s making sure documentation is in order or helping resolve issues with suppliers. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in finance operations within a fast-paced international business.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

🧾 Financial Record Management

• Maintain accurate financial records, including invoices, receipts, and expense reports
• Ensure timely data entry into accounting systems
• Summarise financial data and share with relevant teams for confirmation

💸 Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices in the ERP system, checking against POs and shipment documents
• Monitor supplier payment timelines and manage weekly payment schedules
• Prepare, review, and file documentation for Trade Facility payments
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm payment completion
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations
• Review PO receipts and invoice records monthly to ensure proper accruals

🤝 Vendor and Partner Liaison

• Maintain professional and responsive communication with suppliers
• Liaise with third-party partners to resolve expense-related or documentation issues

💼 Expense Management & Approvals

• Review and approve employee expenses in line with policy, ensuring full documentation and timely reimbursement

📊 Budget Management

• Assist with annual budget planning and monthly budget tracking
• Upload and organise expenses in tracking sheets for reporting and variance analysis

🚚 Operational Support

• Coordinate with QC and production teams to create master carton labels for new finished goods
• Ensure all shipping documentation is received from suppliers prior to goods collection
• Support China-origin freight and logistics processes in collaboration with the wider operations team

📈 How Success Will Be Measured

• Timely submission of accurate and complete payment documentation
• Smooth coordination and communication between suppliers, local teams, and finance
• No delays in payments or shipments due to missing documentation
• Accurate and well-maintained internal records and trackers
• Consistent, dependable admin support across finance and operations

🤓 Requirements

🧪 Hard Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• At least 2 years in an accounting or finance-related role.
• Familiarity with invoicing, payment processes, and logistics documentation
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets
• Strong administrative and document handling skills
• Fluent in Mandarin, with strong English reading, writing and speaking skills

💬 Soft Skills

• Highly organised and dependable
• Clear and professional communicator across teams and cultures
• Proactive in following up and resolving issues
• Calm under pressure and detail-focused
• Collaborative team player who takes ownership of their work

Nice-to-have:

• ERP or finance system experience is a plus

• Preferably within a manufacturing or consumer goods company

• Someone who has experience with process improvements and establishing best practices

🎉🎉 About Our Offer

We work fully on-site in our custom Dongguan office so that we can retain the collaborative and vibrant Mous culture that people love. Here's some more information about working at Mous:

• Long-Term Benefits:

Loyalty and commitment are greatly valued at Mous. We reward this with one month of paid leave after 5 years of service, as a token of our appreciation for your dedication.

• Competitive Compensation:

We offer a competitive starting salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring to Mous.

• Dynamic Work Culture:

Mous has fun yet focused work culture. Join a team of friendly professionals committed to fostering a high-performance, data-driven environment. Here, innovation thrives, and teamwork is paramount.

• Growth and Development Opportunities:

At Mous, we encourage you to dream big, work diligently, and actively make things happen. We support radical growth and development through new experiences, fostering an environment where innovative thinking is the norm.

• Professional Development Perks:

Professional growth is a priority at Mous. We run regular 'Mousterclasses' where teams share their expertise across the business.

• Seamless Remote Collaboration:

Working with Mous means you're an integral part of the team, no matter where in the world you are. We've streamlined communication between our global teams for efficient collaboration, ensuring you're a key participant in weekly company-wide meetings and virtual social activities (Pictionary, anyone?!).

🐭 About Our Values
We have established 3 core values, which inform and enhance the way we work. We expect anyone joining the business to embrace these values as essential parts of Mous life, and we’re looking for people who will build upon them in fresh and inspiring ways.

• Get Results

By comprehending our business plan, each person can ensure that they are taking accountability for their contribution towards it. We value strategic prioritisation, ensuring that everyone is enabled to deliver their best work. We also champion traits such as innovation, grit and resilience – we think differently and aren’t afraid to fail.

• Work Together

We value collaboration highly, recognising that there’s a lot to be learned from each other, and are always prepared to listen. We encourage regular peer feedback, readily praising great work as well as challenging one another candidly. We like to celebrate what makes us both unique and united, committing to regular IDEA initiatives and finding opportunities to support our local communities.

• Enjoy The Ride

We invite everyone at Mous to grab new opportunities and find ways to make each role their own. Things can change fast in an unpredictable industry like ours, so we always want to stay agile. And of course, we don’t just work hard, we also like to let our hair down and enjoy the more social aspects of being part of our brilliant team!

🌈 About Our Commitment

Mous is an equal opportunity employer, and as a brand, we value authenticity and integrity. We strive to be different and know that if we are to create the most innovative products and deliver the best customer experience, we need to build a diverse team of individuals who can bring a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives to the table. No matter your age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or physical ability, at Mous, your individuality is celebrated.
As a D2C business and heavy user of plastics, we understand (and take very seriously) our responsibility to the planet. To stay true to our word, we've placed "Planet" firmly in our key business objectives and have formed a dedicated team, alongside our cofounders, to build an ESG plan we're proud of. Ultimately, we want to create a better world through our actions and we're doing so across our products, how we transport from A to B, and socially.