Accounting Specialist

DHL Germany; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company located in Malaysia is seeking an experienced accountant to maintain general ledger accounts and support cash management activities. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting, has a minimum of 3 years' experience, and is proficient in financial reporting. Experience with Oracle Cloud is preferred. Join a dynamic team focused on excellence and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Perform reconciliation of financial data and ensure completeness.
• Support cash management activities and internal banking transactions.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office, especially MS Excel

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle Cloud

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 appropriate supporting documentation and ensure all balance sheet accounts are valid, accurate and complete.
• Regularly review and monitor the reporting of fixed assets, intercompany transactions and etc, in collaboration with the 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.
• Implement and maintain an effective ICS, this includes 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.
• Regular engagement with country teams and shared services on inputs and outputs for the completion of common processes and internal controls.
• Provide regular updates to the manager on process completion and any escalations.
• Perform Statement of Profit and Loss & Balance sheet review activities.
• Support in identify and implement any process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 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.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn, especially in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment