Finance Master Data Specialist

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotechnology company in Selangor, Malaysia is seeking a dedicated professional to manage finance master data elements essential for accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, strong SAP and Excel skills, and a keen eye for improving processes in collaboration with international stakeholders. This role offers an opportunity to enhance workflow efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Ability to function in a high-volume setting with tight deadlines.
• Experience in SAP Master Data management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and govern finance master data elements for accurate financial statements.
• Interact with global stakeholders to understand and address their needs.
• Implement process improvements for enhanced workflow efficiency.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving skills

SAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills (English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Overview

Position will be responsible for the management and governance of different finance master data elements needed for the proper Company’s data flow and financial statements preparation.

The position will interact with a variety of stakeholders located around the world, aiming to understand their needs and foster an effective partnership to properly address the needs.

Working independently, the incumbent utilizes SAP knowledge, business processes knowledge and SOPs to properly create/maintain finance master data elements, such as Accounts, Cost Centers, Internal Orders, etc., understanding what the flow is, and how these elements affect other workstreams. Moreover, the position constantly communicates and interacts with other Operational and Information Stewards to ensure fit-for-purpose data and to remove and boundaries regarding the finance master data.

It is expected for the position to have a constant process improvement approach, by offering recommendations to enhance workflow and increase efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Teamwork and collaborative focus, customer service oriented.
• Ability to function in a high-volume setting with tight deadlines.
• Attention to details and accuracy focus
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Working proficiency of SAP and Excel
• Solid oral and written communication skills (English)
• Experience in SAP Master Data management will be considered as a plus.

Additional Information

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Required Skills: Benchmarking, Benchmarking, Business, Business Process Analysis, Business Processes, Business Process Improvements, Business Requirements Management, Change Management, Communication, Customer Service, Customer-Support, Data Analysis, Developing Others, Financial Statements, Information Technology Applications, Interpersonal Relationships, Management Process, Manufacturing Automation, Operational Quality, Oral Communications, Policy Development, Preparation of Financial Reports, Problem Solving, Project Management, Quality Control Management {+ 4 more}

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Job Posting End Date: 10/18/2025

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Requisition ID: R365177