Job Description

Based in Malaysia, named one of the Best Companies to Work for in 2019 by HR Asia

Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in the business for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our company\xe2\x80\x99s Business Service Centers (BSCs) are located across three regions (Americas, Europe, and Asia) and are responsible for the timely and efficient delivery of standardized, global financial processes. The BSCs will be responsible for the execution and delivery of a broad range of financial services and processes across our company\xe2\x80\x99s business divisions and markets.

The Meeting Services Support Specialist is responsible for supporting the global meeting and congress process including meeting compliance review, payments, and reconciliations. The Meeting Services Support Specialist performs controls that are in line with all company\xe2\x80\x99s policies and guidelines related to meetings and congresses.

Primary Responsibilities

Support operational execution for global meeting and congress financial process from agreements preparation & compliance review to payment to reconciliation, in given scope of countries.

Support the global meeting and congress financial process from payment to reconciliation.

Prepare agreements for Healthcare Professionals and Organizations prior to the event based on available templates.

Ensure that all payments, reconciliation files and journals are processed in a timely manner and according to our company\xe2\x80\x99s financial processes, when required.

Work closely with Travel, Meetings, Card & Fleet (TMC&F) Regional leads and Process Excellence, local business, finance partners and other stakeholders in support of the global meeting and congress financial process

Work closely with the Meeting Planning Agency (MPA) to facilitate payments for congresses and meetings.

Maintain and continuously update process documentation (Standard Operating Procedures); understand global congress related SOPs and relevant policies.

Champion new procedures and re-engineer processes to support and drive continuous improvement and ensure processes meet business objectives as efficiently as possible; stabilize new incoming scope of work during Hypercare period.

Handle inquiries as needed & resolve operational issues on timely and satisfactory manner.

Demonstrate professionalism, meticulousness and attention to detail in dealing with colleagues, internal clients and suppliers.

Any other duties that are within the scope, spirit or purpose of the role or as reasonably requested.

Education Minimum Requirement:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Business Administration, Science, Economy, Accounting, Finance, or any other related disciplines.

Required Experience and Skills:

Minimum 3 years of work experience in basic accounting, accounts payable, finance, business administration

Language Requirement: Effective communication (internal & externally) skills both written and spoken in English AND Japanese.

Other language e.g., Mandarin will be added advantages.

Advanced MS Office (Excel, Power Apps, Power BI, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Advantages with skills e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Marco, Power BI, Automation UI path.

Understanding of financial risk, internal controls, SOX regulations, as well as operational and financial business processes.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a geographically disbursed team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Meticulous & process improvement orientation

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a geographically disbursed environment.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another\xe2\x80\x99s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Current Employees apply

Current Contingent Workers apply

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Education Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Business Administration, Science, Economy, Accounting, Finance, or any other related disciplines.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in basic accounting, accounts payable, finance, business administration
• Language Requirement: Effective communication (internal & externally) skills both written and spoken in English AND Japanese.
• Other language e.g., Mandarin will be added advantages.
• Advanced MS Office (Excel, Power Apps, Power BI, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Advantages with skills e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Marco, Power BI, Automation UI path.
• Understanding of financial risk, internal controls, SOX regulations, as well as operational and financial business processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a geographically disbursed team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Meticulous & process improvement orientation
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a geographically disbursed environment.

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Employee Status: Regular

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