Finance Analyst

Haleon; Selangor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer health company seeks a Finance Analyst in Selangor, Malaysia. The role involves month-end general ledger close, balance sheet reconciliations, and collaboration with local stakeholders. Candidates should have a finance/accounting degree, CPA or equivalent, and at least 4 years of relevant experience, including knowledge of SAP and fluency in English and Mandarin. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven company focused on bringing health to millions.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience of 4 years in general ledger and financial reporting.
• Experience in treasury, commercial and shared service center in financial accounting.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end general ledger close and reporting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Resolve general accounting and reporting issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Fluent in Mandarin

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Finance / Accounting

CPA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Equal Opportunities.

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

About the role

As a Finance Analyst, you will participate in month-end general ledger close and reporting of designated China entities’ results. Responsible in the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, preparation and review of journal entries and execution of internal control in accordance with Haleon Internal Control Framework. Collaborate with local stakeholders and other finance functions (e.g., P2P, O2C, Stat) to ensure successful month-end close. Provide guidance and on-the-job trainings to analyst members within the team.

Role Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end general ledger close and reporting of designated China entities’ results. Responsible in the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, preparation and review of journal entries and execution of internal control in accordance with Haleon Internal Control Framework.
• Provide Record to Report transaction processing support and ensuring delivery quality in terms of accuracy, completeness, and timeliness on a daily basis.
• Resolve general accounting and reporting issues.
• Perform analytical review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet, cost center checks and transaction posting checks. The incumbent has to be knowledgeable on the principal activities of each designated legal entities.
• Review of monthly Balance Sheet schedules & reconciliation where required. Liaise with respective stakeholders of Balance Sheet Reconciliations, specifically open items.
• Execution of internal controls in accordance with Haleon Internal Control Framework.
• Ensure compliance to hub policies, local company legal and statutory requirements.
• Review backlog and cycle time reports to improve process flow times.
• Ensure stakeholders queries are attended to and resolved in a timely, responsible, and proactive manner.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders and other finance functions (e.g., P2P, O2C, Stat) to ensure successful month-end close.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job trainings to analyst members within the team.
• Support new and existing team members through proper knowledge transfer; sharing of resource, knowledge and experience and best practice thereby ensuring quality is maintained through any staff transition.
• Work with Global Process Owner or Process Improvement Expert’s to standardize close and control activities Update changes to LSOP’s and/ or work instructions documentation when required. Assist in the preparation of training materials when required.
• Other ad-hoc activities:
• Support dividend payment process and related cashflow analysis/ projection.
• Participate in any compliance audits and respond to audit queries.
• Such other tasks as BSC management and changing business environment may require to be performed.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications

• Degree with Finance / Accounting.
• CPA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum experience of 4 years of general ledger and financial reporting experience including areas on financial accounting, reporting and statutory filing, master data maintenance, treasury, asset accounting, inter-company transactions, etc.
• Experience in working in treasury, commercial and shared service center in financial accounting or mixture with auditing experiences.
• SAP experience is must/preferred.
• Must be fluent in English & Mandarin to cover China market (both written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively seeks to improve processes making them more effective and efficient.
• Attention to detail, good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to plan and manage workload to ensure all key deadlines is met.

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

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