Job Description

R292965 Specialist, Shared Services Accounting

• 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.

The Specialist, Accounting to Reporting (AtR) will be responsible for ensuring that the transactions for their respective market(s) within the APJC region have been properly accounted for and accurately reflected in our company\xe2\x80\x99s accounting records. The Specialist Accounting to Reporting will work closely with Local Finance Teams to ensure that the accounting records: (i) accurately reflect the results of the associated business, (ii) are in line with US GAAP and (iii) comply with respective local statutory and tax requirements. The Specialist is also responsible for ensuring a robust control environment is maintained following all audit requirements. This role enables the AtR function based in Petaling Jaya to partner with its Finance and Business counterparts to ensure that business objectives are met.What You Will DoResponsibilities include, however not limited to:

• Provide general ledger support and analysis inclusive of period end financial close responsibilities for the AP.
• Provide support across General Ledger and other AtR sub-process activities including Fixed Asset and Cash & Investment activities.
• Maintain an accurate and current accounting ledger which reflects the country\'s transactional reality through timely posting of all required items.
• Ensure that all transactions are correctly reflected in the ledger on a country basis.
• Ensure accurate and timely period reporting that complies with Corporate and country requirements.
• Responsible for monthly Account Reconciliation processes on a timely basis and adhering to all corporate standards and guidelines.
• Actively identify opportunities for streamlining and rendering service delivery more efficiently and participating in special projects\xe3\x80\x82
• Work closely with other team members to effectively manage workload and gain exposure to multiple finance and business disciplines within our company.
• Review and sign off the final financial package and the Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Execute work in line with audit controls and accounting principles.
• Collaborating and working together with our company\xe2\x80\x99s Virtual Finance Teams (COSI, IC COE, EMEA/Americas BSCs & Local Finance) and other onsite BSC towers (OtC/PTP).
• Ensure compliance of accounting standards & reporting SOX requirements.
• Work with our company\xe2\x80\x99s outsourced BPO partner for General Ledger.
• Participate in Global Projects and Initiatives.
• Ensure the required accuracy on all defined KPIs and SLA\xe2\x80\x99s are met.

What You Must Have

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a finance or accounting department of a multinational company including demonstrated experience in dealing with US and ex-US accounting (Pharmaceutical industry a plus).
• Business-level English skills (speaking and writing) required.
• Experience using SAP desired.
• Experience with US GAAP is desired.
• Experience with non-US GAAP environments
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience working with global cultures.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organization skills required.
• Demonstrated commitment to education and professional development.
• Advance problem solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processes.
• Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
• Ability to operate independently and remain focused through change or uncertainty and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness and professionalism.

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 applyCurrent Contingent Workers applySearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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