Associate Specialist – Accounting to Reporting (AtR)

MSD; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Malaysia is seeking an Associate Specialist in Accounting to Reporting (AtR) to ensure ledger accuracy for APJC markets, aligning with US GAAP and local statutory requirements. The role enables close collaboration with Local Finance teams to reflect business results correctly.

You will perform period-end close, reconciliations, and support SOX controls while driving process improvements in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• 1-3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting in a multinational.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Business-level English skills (speaking and writing) required.
• Experience with Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with US GAAP and non-US GAAP environments desirable.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general ledger support and period end close for assigned markets.
• Support General Ledger and AtR sub-process activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting ledger reflecting country transactions.
• Ensure transactions reflect correctly in ledger on country basis.
• Prepare timely period reporting per corporate and country requirements.
• Execute monthly reconciliations adhering to standards.
• Identify opportunities to streamline service delivery and assist in projects.
• Coordinate with global finance teams and local towers for workflows.
• Review and sign off final financial packages and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Work in line with audit controls and accounting principles.
• Participate in global projects and meet KPIs/SLA targets.

Skills

Accounting

Journal Entries

Finance

GAAP

Cross-functional Communication

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Power Automate

MS Excel

Job description

Associate Specialist – Accounting to Reporting (AtR)

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its 125-year legacy. Our company's success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Role Summary

The Associate Specialist, Accounting to Reporting (AtR) will be responsible for ensuring that the transactions for their respective market(s) within the APJC region have been properly accounted for and accurately reflected in our company’s accounting records. The Associate Specialist Accounting to Reporting will work closely with Local Finance Teams to ensure that the accounting records (i) accurately reflect the results of the associated business, (ii) are in line with US GAAP and (iii) comply with respective local statutory and tax requirements. The Associate Specialist is also responsible for ensuring a robust control environment is maintained following all audit requirements. This role enables the AtR function based in Petaling Jaya to partner with its Finance and Business counterparts to ensure that business objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general ledger support and analysis inclusive of period end financial close responsibilities for the assigned markets.
• Provide support across General Ledger and other AtR sub-process activities.
• Maintain an accurate and current accounting ledger which reflects the country's transactional reality through timely posting of all required items.
• Ensure that all transactions are correctly reflected in the ledger on a country basis.
• Ensure accurate and timely period reporting that complies with Corporate and country requirements.
• Execute monthly Account Reconciliation processes on a timely basis whilst adhering to all corporate standards and guidelines.
• Actively identify opportunities for streamlining and rendering service delivery more efficiently and participating in special projects.
• Work closely with other team members in the markets and across towers to effectively manage and execute work and gain exposure to multiple finance and business disciplines within our company.
• Assist in review and sign off the final financial package and the Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Execute work in line with audit controls and accounting principles.
• Collaborating and working together with our company Virtual Finance Teams (COSI, IC COE, EMEA/Americas BSCs & Local Finance) and other onsite BSC towers (OtC/PTP).
• Ensure compliance of accounting standards & reporting SOX requirements.
• Participate in Global Projects and Initiatives.
• Ensure the required accuracy on all defined KPIs and SLA’s are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• 1-3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting department of a multinational company including demonstrated experience in dealing with ex-US accounting
• Fresh Graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Business-level English skills (speaking and writing) required
• Experience with Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Experience working with global cultures is preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organization skills required
• Demonstrated commitment to education and professional development
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Strong customer service mind-set
• Experience using SAP is desired
• Experience with US GAAP is desired
• Experience with non-US GAAP environments
• Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
• Experience in utilizing and/ or building digital solutions including Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query/ Data modelling, RPA and/ or AI will be a plus

Required Skills

Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Journal Entries, Accounting System, Adaptability, Auditing Standards, Audit Trails, Business Management, Business Support, Business Writing, Communications Support, Credit Management, Customer Technical Support, Enterprise Reporting, Finance, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Compliance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Global Leadership, Human Resources (HR) Shared Services Advisory, Invoice Processing, IT Infrastructure Support, Managerial Accounting {+ 8 more}

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

2nd - Evening

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Job Posting End Date

10/31/2026