CBS - Financial Reporting Associate (1 year contract)

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Financial Reporting Associate for a 1-year contract within CBS Finance. You will support financial accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and compliance activities to help EY deliver reliable financial information across the organisation.

The role involves close collaboration with finance colleagues, business stakeholders, and external parties, handling month-end processes, balance sheet schedules, and audit support while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Good understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial controls
• Experience with financial accounting, reporting, GL, or finance operations
• Proficiency in Excel and enterprise accounting systems
• Awareness of tax or statutory compliance processes

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments
• Assist month-end and year-end closing for timely financial reporting
• Maintain balance sheet schedules and supporting analyses
• Reconcile accounts, investigate variances, and clear outstanding items
• Support billing, cash flow forecasting, and receivable reporting
• Assist in tax, statutory, and audit support activities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to obtain information and ensure delivery of reporting requirements

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounting principles

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

CBS - Financial Reporting Associate (1 year contract)

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Core Business Services – Financial Reporting Associate (1-Year Contract)

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Join our Core Business Services (CBS) team and you will help to support important business enablement functions that keep our organisation running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the financial discipline, operational support, and governance that enable EY to deliver exceptional client service and support sustainable growth.

The opportunity

EY Malaysia is seeking a Financial Reporting Associate to support financial accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and compliance activities within CBS Finance.

This role contributes to the accuracy and integrity of financial information by supporting recurring finance processes, maintaining appropriate documentation, and helping ensure timely completion of reporting and statutory requirements.

You will work closely with finance colleagues, business stakeholders, and external service providers to resolve accounting matters and deliver reliable financial support across the organisation.

Your key responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Period-End Reporting

• Support recurring accounting activities, including the preparation and posting of journal entries for items such as accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities to support timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet schedules, supporting analyses, and other financial records
• Review account balances, investigate variances, and follow up on reconciling or outstanding items
• Support general ledger review and account clean-up activities

Reconciliations, Receivables & Cash Flow Support

• Prepare bank and account reconciliations and follow up on identified differences
• Support cash flow forecasting and the monitoring of working capital information
• Review accounts receivable ageing and coordinate follow-up on outstanding balances with relevant stakeholders
• Work with internal teams to support billing, collection, credit control, and related reporting activities

Tax, Statutory & Audit Support

• Assist in preparing information, schedules, and working papers for indirect tax, corporate tax, and other statutory requirements
• Support periodic tax estimates, reconciliations, submissions, and related compliance activities
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation and for internal and external audits
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisers, company secretarial providers, and other external parties on routine compliance matters

Stakeholder Management & Service Delivery

• Collaborate with finance colleagues and business stakeholders to obtain information, resolve queries, and complete deliverables
• Provide timely and accurate support on financial reporting and accounting matters
• Maintain complete and organised records to support governance, controls, and audit requirements

Continuous Improvement & Team Collaboration

• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of finance processes
• Contribute to process standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives within CBS Finance
• Work collaboratively across teams and provide support for other finance activities and ad hoc requirements when needed

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• Good understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial controls
• Ability to organise work, manage competing priorities, and meet recurring deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve variances
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders at different levels
• Proactive, responsible, and able to work independently while contributing positively to a team

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Relevant experience in financial accounting, reporting, general ledger, or finance operations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with enterprise finance or accounting systems
• A sound understanding of financial reporting processes and basic tax or statutory compliance requirements

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in a shared services, corporate finance, or professional services environment
• Exposure to month-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, receivables, tax, or audit support
• Experience working with cross-functional teams or external professional advisers

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals who are dependable, organised, and committed to delivering accurate financial information. You are comfortable working across a broad range of finance activities, take ownership of your responsibilities, and approach issues with a practical and solution-focused mindset.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible work arrangements (FWA) as needed. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.