Finance Analyst

Sherwin-Williams Co.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams Co. is seeking a detail-oriented analyst to support the Fixed Assets and closing processes within our FA SBS team in Malaysia.

You will handle transactional work, asset capitalization, and reconciliations while ensuring accuracy and timeliness across month-end activities. The role involves coordinating with local teams, maintaining asset records, and assisting with IBAR-related investigations.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and finance knowledge.
• Basic level skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new concepts and software.
• Teamwork and collaboration in a professional environment.
• Resourceful with good problem-solving skills.
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Preferred knowledge in computer systems (Microsoft Office - Excel, Word and Power Point).
• Attention to details and accuracy in accounting process.

Responsibilities

• Perform transactional processes accurately and timely within the FA SBS team (Fixed Assets, reconciliations, etc.).
• Review activity in construction in progress accounts.
• Extract workbook files, update and send to local teams for population.
• Load workbook files into Fixed Assets register as CIP or capitalized assets.
• Capitalize fixed asset items according to company policy.
• Retire assets according to company policy.
• Amend/update asset records.
• Setup intangible assets in Fixed Assets module to facilitate amortization.
• Help teach these tasks to new team members.
• Research more complex issues related to the tasks above.
• Month End Close.
• Provide support for month end close approximately from -3 working day to the 2nd working day of the month.
• Liaise with key personnel to ensure accuracy and timeliness of month end close.
• Bring policy exceptions to management attention.
• IBAR Process Support.
• Manage IBAR POD cases — obtaining, reviewing, validating, and documenting POD, BOL, and carrier documents for shortages/damages.
• Manage IBAR Return claims — investigate returns and obtain proof, POD, BOL, and tracking information.
• Complete IBAR POD and IBAR Return investigations timely with stakeholder updates.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Assist internal parties as required (e.g. support for internal auditors).
• Pitch in to help with short-term special projects and requests.
• Coordinate the team to accomplish short-term projects and requests.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP & Finance basics

Excel & Word basics

Presentation skills

Oral & written communication

Adaptability & learning

Teamwork & collaboration

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Professional Certificate / Diploma / Bachelors Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

The analyst could be handling any of the responsibilities below:-

• Perform transactional processes accurately and timely within the FA SBS team into which the incumbent is assigned (Fixed Assets, Account reconciliations, etc.).
• Review activity in construction in process accounts
• Extract Workbook files, update and send to local teams for population
• Load Workbook files into Fixed assets register as either CIP or capitalized assets
• Capitalize fixed asset items according to company policy
• Retire assets according to company policy
• Amend/update asset.
• Setup intangible assets in the Fixed Assets module to facilitate amortization
• Help teach these tasks to new members of the team
• Research more complex issues related to the tasks above
• Month End Close.
• Provide support for month end close approxiamely since -3 working day till the 2 working day of the month
• Liaising with key personnel to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the month end close
• Bring policy exceptions encountered to the attention of management
• IBAR Process Support.
• Manage assigned IBAR Proof of Delivery (POD) cases — obtaining, reviewing, validating, and documenting Proof of Delivery (POD), Bills of Lading (BOL), and carrier supporting documents for shortage and damage claims from stores.
• Manage assigned IBAR Return claims — investigating return transactions and liaising with stores, distribution centers, carriers, and internal teams to obtain proof of return, POD, BOL, and carrier tracking information, ensuring proper documentation is received and maintained.
• Complete assigned IBAR POD and IBAR Return investigations timely, managing documentation collection, claim investigation, stakeholder follow-up, and status updates to ensure all cases are resolved within agreed service levels.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Assist internal parties as required (e.g. gather support required by internal auditors)
• Pitch in to help with short term special projects and requests
• Help coordinate the team to accomplish short term special projects and requests
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Responsibilities

The analyst could be handling any of the responsibilities below:-

• Perform transactional processes accurately and timely within the FA SBS team into which the incumbent is assigned (Fixed Assets, Account reconciliations, etc.).
• Review activity in construction in process accounts
• Extract Workbook files, update and send to local teams for population
• Load Workbook files into Fixed assets register as either CIP or capitalized assets
• Capitalize fixed asset items according to company policy
• Retire assets according to company policy
• Amend/update asset.
• Setup intangible assets in the Fixed Assets module to facilitate amortization
• Help teach these tasks to new members of the team
• Research more complex issues related to the tasks above
• Month End Close.
• Provide support for month end close approxiamely since -3 working day till the 2 working day of the month
• Liaising with key personnel to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the month end close
• Bring policy exceptions encountered to the attention of management
• IBAR Process Support.
• Manage assigned IBAR Proof of Delivery (POD) cases — obtaining, reviewing, validating, and documenting Proof of Delivery (POD), Bills of Lading (BOL), and carrier supporting documents for shortage and damage claims from stores.
• Manage assigned IBAR Return claims — investigating return transactions and liaising with stores, distribution centers, carriers, and internal teams to obtain proof of return, POD, BOL, and carrier tracking information, ensuring proper documentation is received and maintained.
• Complete assigned IBAR POD and IBAR Return investigations timely, managing documentation collection, claim investigation, stakeholder follow-up, and status updates to ensure all cases are resolved within agreed service levels.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Assist internal parties as required (e.g. gather support required by internal auditors)
• Pitch in to help with short term special projects and requests
• Help coordinate the team to accomplish short term special projects and requests
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION

Required:

• Candidate must possess at least a Professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelors Degree.

Knowledge & Experience

Required:

• Basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and finance knowledge.
• Basic level skill in use of Microsoft Excel and Words.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new concepts and software.
• Teamwork and collaboration in a professional environment.
• Resourceful and with good problem-solving skills.
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Preferred:
• Good knowledge in computer systems (Microsoft Office - Excel, Word and Power Point)
• Attention to details and accuracy in accounting process.

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
• Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

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