Team Leader, Staff Accountant II

Marsh and McLennan Companies (MMC) is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Kuala Lumpur Accounting Office:

Team Lead, Staff Accountant II

What can you expect?

• Be a part of a regional accounting operation team
• Elevate your accounting processing knowledge
• Interact diverse colleagues and stakeholders from various line of business within MMC

What is in it for you?

• Attractive performance driven incentives
• Participate in regional projects
• Career Development and Training Opportunities

We will count on you to:

• To be a Process Expert and support the team in achieving the agreed SLA and Metrics.
• Undertake key role of Payment Approvals within the team.
• Mentor Team members and provide training support. Be the first point of query management for the team members and engage with the stakeholders to ensure a seamless flow of information...
• Provide support to Team Manager or Operations Manager in order to meet SLA and Metrics on Accuracy, productivity and TAT per agreed standards with internal/external stakeholders to ensure the smooth and efficient deliveries
• Ensure smooth flow of communication with external and internal stakeholders with respect to query management
• Approve Payments, Receipts and Journals in accordance with agreed SOP and local compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor new hires and ensure they achieve competency in the process.
• Support Team Manager in cross skilling and up skilling initiatives.
• Provide inputs to the Team Manager for specific training needs of the team members.
• Conduct regular refreshers in order to bridge the knowledge gap and also update the team on recent changes in the policies / procedures and devise ways to ensure retention of information by the team members.
• Create, maintain and regularly update process manuals.
• Conduct analysis for queries and errors and help the Team Manager in formulating action plan around it.
• Adhere to audit sampling guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to policies & procedures as per organization’s standards and laid out SOPs
• Highlight areas of improvement in process related risks

What you need to have:

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in General Ledger/ Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivables transactions in a Shared Service or Insurance environment
• Strong Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Good command in English is required

What makes you stand out:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges
• Being team oriented