Associate II Accounting & Reporting

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a finance professional in Malaysia to support general finance and RTR activities within a Shared Services context.

The role emphasizes transaction processing, reconciliations, and period-end close, with exposure to audits and the need to maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams across regions, assist with financial reporting, and ensure adherence to accounting policies and SOPs.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in general finance or RTR experience.
• Exposure to Shared Services is an advantage.
• Experience in supporting finance activities such as transaction processing, reconciliations, close, or reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support finance or accounting activities including transaction processing, reconciliations, period-end close, and financial reporting.
• Assist with internal or external audit requests and prepare supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across teams or regions; leverage regional/global experience is an advantage.
• Prepare basic schedules and respond to audit queries with guidance from seniors.
• Follow SOPs and maintain audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Finance knowledge

RTR experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Audit exposure

Attention to detail

Integrity and accountability

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1 to 2 years of general finance, accounting, or Record to Report (RTR) experience; exposure to a Shared Services environment is an advantage.
• Experience in supporting finance or accounting activities, such as transaction processing, reconciliations, period-end close, or financial reporting.
• Exposure to audit activities is an advantage, including: Assisting with internal or external audit requests
• Preparing basic schedules and supporting documentation
• Following up on audit queries with guidance from senior team members
• Ability to work with stakeholders across teams or regions; prior regional or global experience is an advantage.

RTR Functional & Accounting Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles; familiarity with IFRS and company accounting policies is an advantage.
• Exposure to or willingness to learn RTR activities across: Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close support
• Journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments
• Balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Basic P&L review and variance analysis
• Exposure to SAP or another ERP system is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for reconciliation, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to follow and update SOPs, supporting documentation, and audit evidence with guidance.

Controls, Compliance & Service Delivery

• Basic understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, and compliance standards.
• Exposure to SOX or a control-based environment is an advantage.
• Ability to complete assigned finance activities in line with defined procedures, timelines, and quality standards.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, audit-ready work.
• Identifies reconciling items or reporting issues and escalates them to senior team members when needed.
• Participates in continuous improvement and standardization initiatives.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain routine finance matters.
• Able to coordinate effectively with team members and internal stakeholders.
• Able to organize assigned tasks and meet deadlines with appropriate guidance.

Professional Attributes

• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a willingness to learn.
• Able to work independently on routine tasks and seek guidance when needed.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment.
• Demonstrates a service mindset and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Resolves routine issues and escalates more complex matters appropriately.