Business Reporting (Associate Analyst) - Leasing

BASF; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company is looking for a Business Reporting Analyst in Kuala Lumpur to deliver efficient reporting services, ensuring compliance with financial standards and supporting finance transformations. Ideal candidates should have a degree in finance/accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in finance and reporting.
• Professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, complete, and timely Business reporting services.
• Maintain master data related to various financial aspects.
• Analyze cost variations and price differences.

Skills

Business Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in finance, accounting, or business

Professional accounting qualification preferred

Tools

ERP systems (SAP or others)

MS Office

Job description

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future.

We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress.

Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

Do you want to work with passionate teams, providing excellent business and digital services to the Asia Pacific region?

Do you want an open, supportive, and caring working environment?

Do you view your development needs seriously as we do?

If YES, then take your career to the #NextLevel with BASF!

Objectives of the Position

• Deliver Business reporting services to BASF’s internal customers, in accordance with established processes and policies, ensuring compliance with guidelines, financial reporting standards, internal controls, and local legal requirements.
• Ensure timelines and quality meet service levels to enable stakeholders to drive business with transparency and speed.
• Support and back up other analysts in performing Business reporting tasks as required.

Main Tasks

Functional Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Deliver accurate, complete, and timely Business reporting services.
• Maintain master data related to material ledger, inventory valuation, production planning, transfer pricing, cost center accounting, fixed assets, and project accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate calculation of material prices, inventory valuation, production budgets, and reconciliation analysis.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Analyze cost variations, price differences, and conduct business analysis to advise stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve reporting process issues, acting as a business partner to internal customers.

Compliance & Others

• Participate in audits, ensure process documentation is up to date, and adhere to guidelines and regulations.
• Support project initiatives, global finance transformation, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor team members, support knowledge management, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Service Management & Quality

• Provide timely, accurate services, resolve queries proactively, and adhere to service timelines.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.

Knowledge Management

• Conduct training, support knowledge sharing, and document process changes.

Supervision & Cooperation

• Assist in team supervision, provide guidance, and establish good relationships within and outside the organization.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Degree in finance, accounting, or business; professional accounting qualification preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in finance and reporting, preferably in a multinational or shared service environment.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Business Reporting, ERP systems (SAP or others), and MS Office.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages an advantage.

BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre, established in 2005 in Kuala Lumpur, employs about 1,200 staff, focusing on digital and functional excellence across various business support functions in the region. For more information, visit www.basf.com.