Accounting Analyst

Celestica; Kulim; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global electronics manufacturer in Kulim is seeking an Accounting Analyst. Responsibilities include performing monthly account reconciliations, preparing accounting entries, and providing financial reporting. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, have two to four years of experience, and possess strong analytical skills. This is a full-time role that requires accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Two to four years relevant experience.
• Ability to recommend accounting process changes based on knowledge of practices.
• General understanding of internal/external customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Prepare manual accounting entries and monitor accuracy.
• Interface with external auditors on area of responsibility.

Skills

Knowledge of computer applications

Analytical and statistical skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Enrollment at an intermediate level of an accounting designation

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Req ID: 128016
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia
Country: Malaysia
State/Province: Kedah
City: Kulim

Functional Area: FIN - Finance
Career Stream: FPE - Financial Process Execution
Role: Analyst
SAP Short Name: ANA
Job Title: Accounting Analyst
Job Code: ANA-FIN-ACCT
Job Level: Band 07
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

To ensure the integrity of balance sheet accounts by performing monthly account reconciliations, variance analysis and accounting entries. Highlighting discrepancies and correcting where appropriate or identifying actions for others to complete. Incumbents are fully qualified to execute job/role accountabilities working independently on most aspects of the job. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Tasks are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required to complete recurring assignments independently and to determine the best methods to follow to complete assignments. Sound decisions are required to achieve the divisions/departments operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Works under general supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to manager or expert resource. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Builds internal and external relationships as appropriate, with emphasis on those that facilitate the achievement of job/role accountabilities, such as relationships with key suppliers, customers and internal service.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Prepare manual accounting entries and monitor system generated entries to ensure that financial statements are accurate and stated in accordance with GAAP.
• Monitor and maintain subsidiary records and resolve discrepancies as required.
• Prepare monthly account reconcilations for a series of balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure all reconciling items are cleared in a timely manner, making the adjustment or communicating recommended action to the appropriate individual for correction.
• Thorough understanding of the balance sheet accounts in their scope of responsibility so that errors and anomalies can be recognized and explained or corrected immediately.
• Interface with external auditors on area of responsibility.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly information for internal and external reporting.
• Create monthly reports to analyze variances between actual, forecast and plan.
• Provide an explanation of variances to management.
• Provide leadership on special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Takes independent action to gather ideas and gain consensus with cross-functional teams on process improvement recommendations.
• Present complex information integrating several scenarios.
• Ability to assist clients/user on vastly different issues.
• Ability to run a successful meeting (i.e. agenda, timetable, demonstrate good time management, conclusion, follow-up and minutes).
• Meets group needs, ensures appropriate resources are available and works to achieve team goals over individual goals.
• Evaluates alternatives based on pros/cons.
• Provides input on how to manage required changes.
• Leads by example and is accountable for own actions.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of computer applications such as WORD, Excel, PowerPoint and multiple business applications.
• Ability to design/create queries and understands what creates the output.
• Creates basic spreadsheet macros.
• Ability to design custom queries in job-related software and understanding the relationships between the various tools.
• General understanding of internal/external customer needs is required to make effective/informed decisions
• Analytical and statistical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Understands and can apply corporate accounting policies
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to recommend accounting process changes based on intimate knowledge of accounting processes, policies and procedures.
• Ability to direct others on accounting practices.
• Ability to research accounting rules in both U.S. GAAP and GAAPof the relevant country.
• Ability to prepare a forecast for one element of the business (cost center, profit center, pricing forecast or key balance sheet component)
• Ability to bridge between actual, plan, forecast and bids, analyzing mix impacts and summarizing in management reports and provide interpretation of results to users.
• Understands the inter-relationships between departments and actively participate in cross-functional teams.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data
• Repetitive manual movements are frequently required (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc)
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

Typical Experience

• Two to Four years relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor\'s degree in a related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Enrollment at an intermediate level of an accounting designation may be required
• Education experience may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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