Finance Executive - General Ledger Specialist

AEM Microtronics; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Finance Executive - General Ledger Specialist located in Penang, Malaysia. You will lead the design of standardized GL processes and manage daily GL transactions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and 2 to 5 years of experience, specifically with SAP S/4HANA. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills are essential. This role provides an opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in general ledger or full-set accounting.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA is mandatory.
• Strong experience in process setup and standardization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of standardized GL processes.
• Handle day-to-day GL transactions and month-end close activities.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance Systems teams for GL processing enhancements.

Skills

Accounting principles

GL close processes

Shared services experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Other ERP systems

Job description

Finance Executive - General Ledger Specialist

Responsibilities

Process Setup and Standardization

• Lead the design and implementation of standardized GL processes across entities handled by the shared services team.
• Review and document current workflows with entity finance teams to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process maps, and work instructions to support consistent processing and control.
• Drive harmonization of GL accounting practices across multiple entities and systems.

Operational GL Execution

• Handle day-to-day GL transactions including standard and recurring journal entries, accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of GL postings in line with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Coordinate with other shared services functions (AP, AR, Interco & Treasury) to maintain end-to-end accounting integrity.

GL Master Data Management

• Take ownership of GL master data maintenance within the shared services scope.
• Develop a standardized governance process for the creation, modification, blocking, and unblocking of GL accounts.
• Work closely with Group Finance, Entity Finance, and IT to ensure that GL master data changes are properly approved, controlled, and aligned with the Group’s chart of accounts structure.
• Perform periodic reviews and cleansing of GL master data to maintain consistency and prevent duplication across entities and systems.

System Integration and Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with IT and Finance Systems teams to support SAP S/4HANA configuration, enhancements, and workflow optimization related to GL processing and master data management.
• Participate actively in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and process validation for new functionalities or updates.
• Be adaptable in learning and supporting non-SAP systems for entities not yet onboarded to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring consistent accounting treatment and reporting logic.
• Proactively identify automation and digitalization opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy in GL and master data processes.

Collaboration and Governance

• Partner closely with entity finance teams to align on process changes, ensure operational readiness, and resolve GL-related issues.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure all processes comply with internal control, audit, and policy requirements.
• Contribute to process governance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives across the shared services function.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in general ledger or full-set accounting, preferably within a shared services or multinational environment.
• Strong experience in process setup, standardization, or system migration projects.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA is mandatory; familiarity with other ERP systems will be an advantage.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, GL close processes, and master data governance.
• Proven ability to design, document, and enforce standardized workflows and control procedures.
• Comfortable working across multiple ERP systems and collaborating with IT on testing and configuration.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently in a dynamic and evolving environment.