Finance Business Analyst

LIXIL International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a finance professional to ensure timely month-end closing and prepare financial reports. The ideal candidate has a diploma in accounting, with 4-6 years of experience, preferably in multinational companies, and must have strong knowledge in SAP and local accounting standards. The role includes compliance oversight and partnership with corporate leaders for cost analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant working experience.
• At least 2 years in a similar capacity in multinational companies.
• Strong knowledge of local accounting standards and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end closing activities.
• Prepare and review monthly P&L for both Singapore entities.
• Manage balance sheet reporting requirements and forecasts in Anaplan.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet schedule reviews.

Skills

Strong knowledge in SAP

Good communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma in accounting with professional certification

Job description

Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end closing activities.

Prepare and review monthly P&L for both Singapore entities, ensuring the figures are complete and postings are accurate at both the cost center and G/L levels.

Manage balance sheet (BS) reporting requirements, including updating actuals and forecasts in Anaplan.

Partner with the FP&A team to share best practices and enhance forecast accuracy.

Review and maintain intercompany cross-charge schedules.

Conduct monthly BS schedule reviews with the COE.

Maintain intercompany trading transactions through LIC and GPPL, including transfer pricing (TP) maintenance in SAP.

Perform ad hoc assignments and support other duties as required.

Business partnering

Partner with Corporate Function Leaders to review monthly costs

Support the rolling forecasts and variance analysis

Support the annual budget process and monthly management reporting

Compliance and Internal Controls

Ensure compliance with local regulations, statutory reporting, and tax laws, with expertise in local accounting standards, the Companies Act, and the Income Tax Act.

Establish and maintain robust internal controls to ensure governance and risk mitigation.

Monitor compliance requirements across financial operations and proactively address any gaps to maintain operational integrity.

Qualifications:

Diploma in accounting with professional certification is preferred

Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant working experience with at least 2 years in a similar capacity in multinational companies

Strong knowledge in SAP, reporting system, local accounting standards and local tax regulations preferred

Good communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

Meticulous with good analytical and problem-solving skills

Must be hands-on and able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment