General Ledger Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

Inventories Process

• Ensure verification of inventories subledger – existence, classification and valuation method.
• Ensure stock count adjustments are challenged and analyse and report root cause.
• Advise local business units of inventories reserves and analyse and report root cause.

Month-end Close

• Work with local business unit Controller to ensure subledgers are closed off in timely manner to assist the financial close timeline.
• Ensure conformance to cut-off procedures for purchase and revenue recognition.
• Ensure month-end journals are prepared in accordance with Company accounting policies and conform with local and US accounting standards/ principles.
• Balance sheet reconciliation – Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled to subledger and any significant variances reported in accordance with Company policy.

Financial Reporting – Internal & External

• Attain familiarity with Company accounting policies and all applicable GAAP / accounting standards / tax laws and regulations.
• Attain familiarity with available reports from Radius, SAP, Hyperion or any accounting or ERP system used by Company and support local business unit Controller with GL account analysis.
• Review and discuss with local business unit Controller on procedures to clear aged items in balance sheet accounts.
• Support the audit process by managing expectations and providing schedules on a timely basis.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the development and implementation of positive change in the GL function in the Company.

• Leverage on use of technology and implement cost-neutral process enhancements.

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Ensure full adherence to Company’s accounting policies, processes, procedures, authorization levels, and SOX controls.
• Ensure full adherence to document retention as per the requirement by regulatory authorities in the specific country of operations/ business units.
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard Company’s assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of existing internal controls.
• Stay updated on accounting standards, regulations, and compliance requirements to ensure the Company's financial practices align with industry standards and legal obligations.

Service Level and Team Collaboration

• Promote a strong service ethos to support delivery to agreed Service Level Agreements.
• Act as the focal point to ensure effective communication and resolution of operational related issues and decisions.
• Build long-term relationships with Company’s internal stakeholders and leadership team.
• Work closely with other operation functions to ensure seamless coordination of financial activities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Team Manager and/or Team Lead.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting / Finance / Business Administration or equivalent with professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/MIA).
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Independent, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to multi-task, pay attention to details, thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Candidate who has Shared Services Centre (SSC) experiences is an added advantage.
• Past working experience in Manufacturing industry is encouraged to apply.
• Flexible to work APAC normal shift / EMEA evening shift.

Only applicants who can legally live and work in Malaysia will be considered.