Associate II Accounting & Reporting

Alcon MX; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a junior finance professional to support general finance, accounting, and RTR activities in our Malaysia Shared Services environment. You will assist with transaction processing, period-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting, working closely with regional teams.

The role requires 1–2 years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of accounting principles with IFRS familiarity.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of general finance, accounting, or RTR experience; exposure to Shared Services is an advantage.
• Knowledge of accounting principles; familiarity with IFRS and company policies is a plus.
• Exposure to RTR activities across month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close; journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to follow SOPs, supporting documentation, and audit evidence with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Assist with internal or external audit requests and provide basic schedules and documentation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across teams or regions to resolve issues and ensure timely deliverables.
• Identify reconciling items and escalate to senior team members as needed.

Skills

RTR knowledge

IFRS familiarity

Excel skills

Variance analysis

Reconciliations

SAP experience

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SAP

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.

At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide.