Associate Specialist, Global Fixed Asset

MSD; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking an Associate Specialist, Global Fixed Asset to support period-end close and maintain accurate fixed asset records across markets. You will partner with Local Finance teams to ensure US GAAP alignment and compliance with local statutory requirements.

The role requires strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• 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 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Adaptability

Business Support

Communications Support

Credit Management

Customer Technical Support

Financial Accounting Controls

Financial Operations

HR Shared Services Advisory

Invoice Processing

IT Infrastructure Support

Preparation of Financial Reports

Process Improvements

Productivity Improvements

Project Risk Assessments

Quantitative Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Associate Specialist, Global Fixed Asset

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

• 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 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

Employee Status:

Regular

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Job Posting End Date:

10/31/2026

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Requisition ID:R419708

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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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