[BEST] Controlling Reporting Accountant

L'Oréal; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beauty industry is seeking an accounting professional to manage transaction tasks, reporting, and coordination with divisional controllers. The role requires strong knowledge of IFRS and experience in finance business partnering. Join a vibrant team dedicated to innovation and diversity.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or audit.
• Experience managing a professional accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Complete transaction tasks including goods receipt monitoring.
• Produce and publish analytical documents and reports for CFO.
• Prepare and publish monthly actual results.

Skills

IFRS standards

Finance business partnering

Management reporting

Accounting processes

Complexity management

Education

CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who is L’Oréal?

L'Oréal is the world's largest and most profitable beauty company, present in over 150 countries with a diverse portfolio of more than 36 international brands including L'Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, and many others. With over 100 years in the industry, L’Oréal is dedicated to providing innovative cosmetics to meet the diverse beauty needs of people worldwide.

Our mission is to bring beauty to all, respecting diversity, and to expand our reach by winning over another billion consumers through products that cater to their unique beauty desires. We operate under strong ethical principles, driven by values such as Passion, Innovation, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Responsibility.

We are also at the forefront of the emerging beauty tech industry, integrating digital technologies and AI to enhance personalization and consumer engagement. We seek talented individuals to join us in this exciting journey.

Why join us?

L'Oréal Malaysia has been recognized as a Top Employer 2024 & 2025 by the Top Employers Institute. Join us to be part of a vibrant, innovative, and responsible organization.

What will you do?

1. Complete transaction tasks including Goods receipt monitoring and period end closing tasks.
2. Produce and publish analytical documents and reports for CFO, Zone, and Group.
3. Coordinate accounting closing activities with Accenture and divisional controllers.
4. Serve as a key accounting contact for assigned countries.
5. Improve controlling reporting processes and collaborate with the DEX team.
6. Manage KPIs linked to controlling reports for assigned countries.
7. Report directly to the Controlling Reporting Leader.

Manage the Following Responsibilities

Period Closing

1. Ensure timely completion of transactional tasks for financial statements.
2. Monitor goods receipts and follow up with business departments.
3. Perform general closing tasks including journal entries and system reconciliations.
4. Manage system interfaces and reconciliations.
5. Execute transactional closing tasks and manage actuals in Compass.

Reporting Production

1. Produce analytical documentation for zone countries.
2. Prepare CFO/Finance Director reporting books and performance analysis documentation.

Management Reporting

1. Prepare and publish monthly actual results.
2. Publish Trend, Pre-budget, and Budget reports.
3. Develop management reporting decks for divisional controllers and CFOs.
4. Coordinate with group and zone controlling teams.

Other Reporting Tasks

1. Prepare account reconciliations and follow-up actions.
2. Conduct balance sheet reviews with controllers and CFOs.
3. Perform additional closing and reporting tasks as required.

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Who are we looking for?

• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or audit.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards and regulations in Asia.
• Experience in finance business partnering and management reporting.
• Solid understanding of accounting processes and ERP systems (SAP).
• Experience managing a professional accounting team.
• CPA or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience in a multinational or shared services organization is preferred.
• Ability to manage complexity and dynamic situations.

L’Oréal Competencies

• Innovator
• Strategist
• People Developer
• Integrator
• Entrepreneur

L’Oréal is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.