Associate Specialist, Global Fixed Asset

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme seeks an Associate Specialist, Global Fixed Asset to join the Petaling Jaya team. You will support period-end close for multiple markets, maintain the fixed asset ledger, and ensure US GAAP compliance within a robust control environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, 1 year of multinational finance experience, and proficiency with SAP. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced setting with global partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance.
• 1 year of finance/accounting experience in a multinational company.
• Business-level English (speaking and writing) required.
• Experience with SAP is desired.
• Experience with US GAAP is desired and non-US GAAP environments.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide fixed assets support and analysis including period end close for assigned markets.
• Support General Ledger and AtR sub-process activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting ledger reflecting country transactions.
• Ensure transactions are reflected in ledger by country.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and final financial packages.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and SOX requirements.
• Collaborate with Global Finance teams and onsite BSC towers.
• Participate in global projects and initiatives.

Skills

Business-level English

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Associate Specialist, Global Fixed Asset

Location Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Job Type Full time

Job Description

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 BSCKL in Petaling Jaya, Malaysiais responsible for the execution and delivery of a broad range of financial services and processes across our company's business divisions and markets for the 3 regions.

The Associate Specialist, Global Fixed Asset COE will be responsible for ensuring that the transactions of all the markets that BSCKL supports in the regions have been properly accounted for and accurately reflected in our company's accounting records. The objective of this role is to work closely with Local Finance Teams to ensure that the accounting records: (i) accurately reflect the results of the business, (ii) are in line with US GAAP and (iii) comply with respective local statutory and tax requirements. The Assoc. 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.

Position Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide fixed assets 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
• Responsible for monthly Account Reconciliation processes on a timely basis and 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 to effectively manage workload and gain exposure to multiple finance and business disciplines within our company
• Prepare and review 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's 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

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a finance or accounting department of a multinational company including demonstrated experience in dealing with US and ex-US accounting (Pharmaceutical industry a plus)
• Business-level English skills (speaking and writing) required
• Experience using SAP desired
• Experience with US GAAP is desired
• Experience with non-US GAAP environments
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience working with global cultures
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organization skills required
• Demonstrated commitment to education and professional development
• Advance problem solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new initiatives

Technical Skills Requirements

• Experience using SAP is desired