Job Description

Job Category: Finance
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Sherwin Business Services - General Accounts (SBS-GA) is responsible for gathering, processing and verifying financial data, reconciling and ensuring the accuracy of financial information, and providing information for required stakeholders
This position will serve a key role in SBS-GA team across the various global regions and is responsible for transaction processing such as General Ledger monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations and policy compliance.
The successful applicant will be flexible and tenacious, self-motivated with excellent communication skills. Accuracy and attention to detail is paramount
Responsibilities:
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
The analyst could be handling any of the responsibilities below: -
Timely and accurate completion of record to report general accounting activities, including processing journal entries, preparation and calculation of accruals, prepayments, adjustments for APAC or NOAM or EMEAI Region via Oracle system (R12, 11I & Cloud version).
To complete quality monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations on time and in compliance with group accounting and reconciliation policy via One Stream system. Continuous improvement to any work undertaken.
To ensure proper supporting and documentation comply with SOX and internal/ external audit requirement.
To address all GL-related queries from every stakeholder timely. Support, follow-up and escalation of identified issues.
To proactively analyze and ensure the accounting transaction is reasonable and prepare documentation for internal auditor or management.
To work closely with superiors in process improvement and automation initiatives.
To develop and maintain collaborative working relationship with internal and foreign finance subsidiaries when resolving issues.
Support both internal and external audits, attending to audit queries and information requests.
Other additional task as assigned by the manager
Qualifications:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
1.FORMAL EDUCATION:
Candidate must possess at least a Professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelors Degree.
2.KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and finance knowledge.
Basic level skill in use of Microsoft Excel and Words.
Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
Must be a Mandarin speaker and fluency in English & Malay.
3.TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new concepts and software.
• Teamwork and collaboration in a professional environment.
• Resourceful and with good problem-solving skills.
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Preferred:

• Good knowledge in computer systems (Microsoft Office - Excel, Word and Power Point)
• Attention to details and accuracy in accounting process.

About Us:
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life ... with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career ... with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection ... with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

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