Associate RTR

Abbott; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Associate, RTR in Malaysia to support divisions and ensure compliance with accounting policies. Responsibilities include assisting in audits, managing monthly/year-end closing tasks, and ensuring data integrity.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in English and Mandarin. This position demands intermediate Excel skills and experience with enterprise systems, fostering a commitment to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in External/Internal Audit and prepare financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and correct complex data and information errors.

Skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Chartered Accountant preferable

Tools

JDE

BPCS

SAP

Job description

The Associate, RTR will support divisions, legal entities and countries as assigned to gain, over time, a deep understanding of the various business divisions, and the unique attributes of the legal entity, regulatory, and in-country requirements associated with the region.

Main Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Assist in External/Internal Audit, preparing Financial Statement and Tax schedules
• Communicate proactively with Divisions and respective functions to ensure smooth month end/year end closing
• Ensure compliance with Abbott accounting policies and regulatory requirements
• Contribute and participate in overall team initiatives, projects, and activities
• Monthly/Year end closing tasks (e.g., Journal posting, Accruals, Balance Sheet reconciliation/prepare commentaries, Product Costing, Intercompany related, FA matters and etc)
• Update SOPs as and when is required Back-up other team member as and when required

Manage day-to-day activities

• Monthly closing tasks (i.e. inventory provision review, GL vs sub-ledger tie-in, analytical review of P&L and BS movement, balance sheet recon review)
• Annual closing tasks
• Ensure business transactions are accurately recorded for any new business initiatives or changes in business processes
• Monitor and correct complex data and information errors
• Identify and resolve exceptions on inventory transactions resulting in out-of-balance
• Address and eliminate data integrity and quality issues over time
• Update SOPs and Work Instructions

Compliance

• Ensure all processes, policies and procedures are clearly defined and fully documented
• Ensure compliance with Abbott accounting policies and regulatory requirements
• Sustain minimum effective controls in compliance with SOX, GAAP, IFRS and any other accounting pronouncements and policies required.
• Read, understand, and execute on the policies and standards communicated by the GPMs and the corporate controller.

Experience/Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance, Chartered Accountant preferable
• Intermediate Excel skills, good with managing large volume of data
• Agile with working with various enterprise systems (e.g. JDE, BPCS, SAP), willing to work with manual processes and strive for process improvements
• English & Mandarin required.
• Energetic and innovative with a passion to make things happen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (passion for data and accuracy)

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.