Experienced Associate – Finance (Record to Report)

PwC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Experienced Associate to support the Record to Report function with day-to-day accounting activities, including journal preparation and posting, reconciliations, and month-end close support. The role emphasizes attention to detail, control compliance and collaboration with internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings 2–3 years in accounting/finance operations, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems, including Oracle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–3 years in accounting/finance operations.
• Experience with month-end close and reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel; Oracle experience a plus.
• Strong communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and post journal entries in accordance with policies and month-end close timelines.
• Perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities and financial records.
• Maintain accurate records for accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany balances.
• Prepare schedules, variance analyses and routine management reports.
• Assist with statutory audits, tax audits and internal controls documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve accounting queries.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen controls.
• Participate in ad hoc finance projects and reporting.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Oracle ERP

English & Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

The Experienced Associate will be responsible for supporting the Record to Report function through the execution of day-to-day accounting activities, including journal preparation and posting, balance sheet reconciliation, month-end close support and financial reporting activities. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound accounting discipline, effective stakeholder collaboration and a commitment to maintaining process efficiency and control compliance.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare, review and post journal entries in accordance with applicable accounting policies, internal procedures and month-end close timelines.
• Perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, including the investigation, documentation and follow-up of reconciling items.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities to ensure the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of financial records.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany balances, bank accounts and other assigned accounts.
• Prepare supporting schedules, variance analysis and routine management reports for review by senior team members.
• Support statutory audit, tax audit and internal control requirements through the preparation of schedules and retrieval of supporting documentation.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, auditors, tax agents and finance teams to resolve accounting-related queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, approval requirements, accounting standards and documentation standards.
• Identify opportunities to enhance routine processes, reduce manual effort and strengthen internal controls.
• Participate in ad hoc finance projects, reporting activities and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance operations, audit or a shared services environment.
• Working knowledge of general ledger activities, month-end close processes, reconciliations and financial reporting requirements.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and the ability to apply them to routine transactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting or ERP systems; Oracle experience will be an added advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical capability and ability to deliver quality work within established timelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and maintain a professional approach in stakeholder interactions.

Preferred attributes:

The preferred candidate will be proactive, organised, resourceful and committed to continuous learning. The role is well suited to an individual who is comfortable with routine accounting activities, demonstrates ownership of assigned responsibilities and is keen to build strong technical capability within the Record to Report function.