Associate Specialist, Global Fixed Asset

MSD Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Malaysia seeks an Associate Specialist, Global Fixed Asset COE to ensure accurate asset accounting across markets. You will support period-end close, reconciliations, and ledger integrity while coordinating with local finance teams for US GAAP compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, with 1+ year multinational experience, SAP proficiency, and strong analytical skills. The role is hybrid in Petaling Jaya with global project exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance.
• 1+ year in finance or accounting in a multinational environment, US GAAP exposure preferred.
• English fluency in speaking and writing; SAP experience desired.
• Experience with US GAAP and non-US GAAP environments advantageous.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide fixed assets support and period-end close for assigned markets.
• Support General Ledger and AtR sub-process activities.
• Maintain current accounting ledger reflecting transactional reality by country.
• Ensure timely period reporting per corporate and country requirements.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations and adhere to SOX controls.

Skills

Adaptability

Business Support

Communications Support

Credit Management

Invoice Processing

Financial Accounting Controls

Financial Operations

Process Improvements

Quantitative Analytics

Project Risk Assessments

Preparation of Financial Reports

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

## Associate Specialist, Global Fixed AssetApply: Hybrid: MYS - Selangor - Petaling Jaya (Ascent Paradigm): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R419708Job DescriptionOur 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, Malaysia is 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* Experience with US GAAP is desired* Experience with non-US GAAP environments* Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required* Good problem solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processes* Ability to operate independently and remain focused through change or uncertainty and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness and professionalism**Required Skills:**Adaptability, Business Support, Communications Support, Credit Management, Customer Technical Support, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Operations, Human Resources (HR) Shared Services Advisory, Invoice Processing, IT Infrastructure Support, Preparation of Financial Reports, Process Improvements, Productivity Improvements, Project Risk Assessments, Quantitative Analytics**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.**Employee Status:**Regular**Relocation:****VISA Sponsorship:****Travel Requirements:****Flexible Work Arrangements:**Hybrid**Shift:****Valid Driving License:****Hazardous Material(s):****Job Posting End Date:**10/31/2026**\\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.**