Associate RTR

Thornton Tomasetti; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Malaysia (Imazium, Selangor) seeks an Associate, RTR to support divisions and countries with understanding entity requirements and processes. The role covers audits, closing activities, and process improvements across the region.

The position requires a accounting/finance degree, strong English, and experience with ERP systems; emphasis on accuracy, data quality, and SOX/GAAP/IFRS compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance; Chartered Accountant preferable.
• Intermediate Excel skills; good with large data volumes.
• Agile with various enterprise systems (e.g. JDE, BPCS, SAP); open to manual processes and process improvements.
• Excellent English communication skills; energetic and innovative with a passion to make things happen.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; passion for data and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support External/Internal Audit; prepare Financial Statements and Tax schedules.
• Communicate with Divisions to ensure smooth month-end/year-end closing.
• Ensure compliance with Abbott accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform monthly/year-end closing tasks: journal postings, accruals, reconciliations, product costing, intercompany matters.
• Back-up other team members; update SOPs as required.
• Manage day-to-day activities; monitor inventory provisions; GL vs sub-ledger tie-in.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Chartered Accountant

Tools

JDE

BPCS

SAP

Excel

Job description

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 Excellent English communication skills. Energetic and innovative with a passion to make things happen Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (passion for data and accuracy)

Base Pay

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family

General / Shared Services

Division

IFO International Finance

Location

Malaysia > Selangor : Imazium, No. 8, Jalan SS 21/37

Work Shift

Standard

Travel

No

Medical Surveillance

Not Applicable

Significant Work Activities

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

About Abbott

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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