Associate Specialist – Accounting to Reporting (AtR)

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

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking an Associate Specialist in Accounting to Reporting (AtR) to ensure that APJC market transactions are accurately reflected in the books, aligned with US GAAP and local statutory requirements.

You will work with Local Finance teams, perform period-end closes, reconciliations, and support SOX controls, with exposure to SAP, Power BI, and global finance projects. Bachelor degree required; 1–3 years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and US GAAP preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to work in a global, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general ledger support and period-end close for assigned markets.
• Support GL and other AtR sub-process activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting ledger reflecting country transactions.
• Ensure transactions are reflected correctly on a country basis.
• Ensure timely period reporting in line with Corporate and country requirements.
• Execute monthly reconciliation processes adhering to standards.
• Identify opportunities to streamline service delivery and participate in projects.
• Collaborate with finance teams across markets and towers.

Skills

Accounting

Balance Sheet reconciliations

US GAAP experience

MS Excel

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Associate Specialist – Accounting to Reporting (AtR)

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.

Our company's Business Service Centers (BSCs), located across three regions (Americas, Europe, and Asia), are responsible for the timely and efficient delivery of standardized, global financial processes. The BSC – AP in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia will be responsible for the execution and delivery of a broad range of financial services and processes across our company business divisions and markets for the AP region.

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 AIwill 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

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Requisition ID:R418158

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Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical Devices 101-1,000 employees

At MSD, our focus on developing novel medicines and vaccines that address unmet medical needs distinguishes us as one of the world’s leading research-driven pharmaceutical companies. Join us and experience our culture first-hand; one of strong ethics and integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

History

Today's MSD is a global healthcare leader working to help the world be well. MSD is a tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., with headquarters in Whitehouse Station, N.J., U.S.A. Through our prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and consumer care and animal health products, we work with customers and operate in more than 140 countries to deliver innovative health solutions. We also demonstrate our commitment to increasing access to healthcare through far-reaching policies, programs and partnerships.

We made our first steps towards meeting the needs of patients in Malaysia almost 45 years ago, in 1965. Today, Malaysia is one of 13 subsidiaries within the MSD Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit www.msd-malaysia.com

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