A2R Supervisor - Costing & Inventory,

Baxter International Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead the Costing & Inventory team, support month-end close, and ensure accurate financial reporting across APAC regions.

The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience, a Finance/Accounting degree or ACCA/CIMA, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Travel internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and can-do mindset.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Experience in JDE, Blackline and W-Desk is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Costing & Inventory team to support month-end close activities.
• Review and approve inventory account reconciliations and Journals in Blackline.
• Drive process improvement opportunities across the team with a focus on continuous improvements.
• Build and maintain relationships with finance and non-finance teams and external providers.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, audit requirements, and local regulations; strengthen financial processes and controls.
• Build and manage high-performing teams with focus on engagement and talent development.
• Support local, regional, and global projects with financial expertise.
• Be an active advocate of the finance function and focus on continuous process improvements.
• Follow Sox controls when performing daily activities; handle Costing & Inventory for APAC regions.

Skills

US GAAP

MS Excel

Communication skills

English proficiency

Auditing experience

Multinational experience

JDE

Blackline

W-Desk

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

ACCA/CIMA part-qualified

Tools

JDE

Blackline

W-Desk

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Costing & Inventory team to support month-end close activities.
• Review and approve inventory account reconciliations and Journals in Blackline.
• Drive process improvement opportunities across the team with a focus on continuous improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other finance and non-finance teams, as well as external providers, to maintain and update shared processes, tools, and reporting activities.
• Ensure adherence of processes to company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements, and local rules and regulations; support the strengthening of financial processes and controls.
• Build and manage high-performing teams with a focus on engagement and talent development.
• Support local, regional, and global projects, as required; provide financial expertise in such projects.
• Be an active advocate of the finance function.
• Maintain focus on continuous process improvements.
• Ensure to follow Sox controls when performing daily activities. Responsible for completing the Costing & Inventory activities for the APAC Regions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA.
• Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and can do mind-set.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Strong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Experience in JDE, Blackline, and W-Desk is an advantage.
• Additional hours at critical times (e.g., month-end) may be required. Also, and on an exceptional basis, the role may require work on public holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.