Accounting Analyst

DHL Germany; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and supply chain company in Malaysia is looking for an accountant to manage general ledger accounts, ensure accuracy in financial reporting, and support internal audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and strong skills in accounting principles and MS Office. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proven analytical skills, including the ability to analyze financial data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger accounts including journal preparation.
• Perform reconciliation of financial data recorded in the general ledger.
• Manage IFRS 16 reporting including review and maintain lease contracts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (e.g., CPA, ACCA)

Tools

Oracle Cloud

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

About us

At DHL Supply Chain we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion for all. We believe that the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our employees are integral to our success. Our inclusive culture is built on the principles of equality, respect, and belonging, where every team member is valued and empowered.

We actively encourage individuals from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, or any other characteristic, to apply for positions with us. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, removing barriers, and creating an environment where everyone feels they truly belong.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger accounts, including journal preparation, review and approval.
• Perform reconciliation of financial data recorded in the general ledger to the appropriate supporting documentation and ensure all balance sheet accounts are valid, accurate and complete.
• Review and validate Capex related purchase requisition to align with group policy and procedure.
• Regular review of bank open items to ensure timely reconciliation and follow-up of any discrepancies.
• Regularly review and monitor the reporting of fixed assets, intercompany transactions and etc, in collaboration with SSC and the local finance team.
• Support of cash management activities including performing internal and external banking transactions.
• Manage IFRS 16 reporting including review, maintain and modify lease contracts in the leap database including embedded lease reporting.
• Manage updates and maintenance of the period-end and year-end closing schedules for the countries in scope.
• Ensure timeliness, completeness and accuracy of reporting and fulfillment of group accounting reporting policy and any IFRS requirements, including the adoption of global process and documentation of any deviation.
• Conduct assigned controls on a day-to-day basis, to create and store evidence as per Group/Division ICS policy.
• Deliver the processes in scope to the agreed KPI requirements and support performance management.
• Focus on building deep business knowledge for in scope countries to facilitate judgmental decisions.
• Regular engagement with country teams and shared services on inputs and outputs for the completion of common processes and internal controls.
• Support on internal and external audit activities.
• Support documentation on work instruction.
• Provide feedback on the effectiveness of existing policies and propose enhancements when necessary.
• Provide regular updates to the manager on process completion and any escalations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• The candidate should demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to learn, especially in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Proven analytical skills, including the ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights, are required.
• Experience of using Oracle Cloud would be a preference.