ESS FS Accounting to Report (AtR) Specialist, Thai Speaker

bioM?rieux BV; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Accounting to Report (AtR) Specialist to manage financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and at least 2-3 years of relevant experience. Fluency in English and Thai is required, along with experience in SAP S/4 Hana. This role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders and external auditors to enhance financial reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in financial accounting.
• Experience managing external audit is preferred.
• Experience in regional or global teams is valued.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily finance operations and ensure adherence to controls.
• Support statutory audit and tax compliance processes.
• Assist in preparation of local statutory financial statements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Thai

Problem solving

Teamwork orientation

Negotiation and influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4 Hana

Job description

Job Description

The Position

The ESS FS Accounting to Report (AtR) Specialist will work with a team of professional AtR colleagues in the ESS FS ATR Kuala Lumpur Office delivering and managing end‑to‑end AtR processes. Additionally, the AtR Specialist will work daily with our global BPO partner who executes AtR Transactional services for Organon in the region. The Specialist will be expected to support/backup as needed in a selection of the AtR process areas (General Ledger, Cash & Investment, Fixed Assets, Local Tax & Statutory Reporting).

The Specialist will contribute to ensuring all AtR processes and transactions comply with accounting standards, policies, SOX, and statutory requirements. They will also provide input to the global process owner group for operational opportunities for process and control design, as well as vendor experience. The AtR team will be organized regionally, so the Specialist will be working within a regional scope and will help to oversee service delivery from our BPO partner and work collaboratively with Organon Customers & Markets to understand the business model.

The AtR Specialist will be a key contributor in standing up At R Operations under the new ERP SAP S/4 Hana platform and associated AtR system. They will help to build strong governance and relationships and establish stable, effective, standardized and controlled AtR process delivery to our internal stakeholders and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily finance operations and ensure adherence to all relevant controls, regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Support statutory audit and tax compliance processes, ensuring alignment with local regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and local authorities for audits and filings.
• Assist in preparation of local statutory financial statements and reports.
• Coordinate, validate and record accruals, provisions, and local‑specific adjustments.
• Deliver services in accordance with agreed SLA, Controls and Governance.
• Adhere to policies and internal controls, comply with AtR guidelines, ensuring process and SOX controls are executed timely and accurately.
• Perform general ledger activities and analysis including period end financial close responsibilities and AtR sub‑processes activities ensuring all transactions are correctly reflected in the entity ledgers.
• Ensure monthly account reconciliation processes are completed/approved on a timely basis and adhere to all corporate standards and guidelines.
• Bring a process improvement focus, supporting implementation of best practices and a project management discipline.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support successful audit results and compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Support training, accuracy, and timely delivery of work outputs.
• Participate with process owners and other ESS FS colleagues to identify opportunities to drive efficiencies through continuous improvement.
• Maintain professional and detailed process and related internal control documentation such as global SOPs, Regional Work Instructions etc in coordination with the At R Global Process Owner & ICC.
• Provide consultative support to our outsource partners in Genpact Dalian & Kolkata and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Resolve escalated queries in accordance with agreed SLAs.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally within the company, vendors, customers, and employees to resolve process and/or technical issues across Athena and associated At R systems.

Support Internal Stakeholders

• Participate in process change and improvements.
• Ensure world‑class service experience for customers, fellow employees, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally.
• Perform a variety of responsibilities within the At R tower as requested.

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or an equivalent professional qualification in a related field (CPA, CA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Minimum of 2‑3 years’ experience in financial accounting covering financial reporting & analysis and general accounting or MNC/SSC operations.
• Fluent in English and Thai to effectively support the Thailand Market.
• Experience in SAP S4 Hana and Group Reporting (GR) is a distinct advantage.
• Experience working on regional or global teams (Valued: Experience of Launching / Standing up a Shared Service Operations).
• Experience in managing external audit and dealing with regulatory authorities.
• Demonstrated experience working in large teams collaboratively.
• Negotiation and influence and dealing with ambiguity.
• Problem solving and critical thinking.
• Teamwork orientation with Strong customer service and collaboration mindset.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.