Financial Reporting (Associate Analyst)

BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre S/B; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to delivering exceptional financial reporting services across the Asia Pacific region. In this role, you will ensure compliance with established financial processes while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance efficiency. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, you'll be part of a team that values your professional development and encourages innovative solutions. This position offers a supportive environment where your contributions can significantly impact the company's success and sustainability goals. If you are passionate about finance and eager to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Financial Reporting or related accounting functions.
• Proficiency in SAP or other major ERP systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Financial Reporting services ensuring compliance with BASF policies.
• Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reports.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Accounting Functions

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

University degree in finance, accounting, or business studies

Chartered or Certified Professional Accountant

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Do you want to work with passionate teams, providing excellent business and digital services to the Asia Pacific region?

Do you want an open, supportive, and caring working environment?

Do you view your development needs seriously as we do?

If YES, then take your career to the #NextLevel with BASF!

Objectives of the Position

1. Deliver Financial Reporting services to BSSCKL‘s customers in accordance with established Financial Reporting processes and work procedures, ensuring compliance with BASF policies, guidelines, internal control requirements, and local legal and statutory requirements.
2. Ensure that timelines and quality meet the agreed service levels and targets.
3. Assist with and perform Financial Reporting tasks as required, including backup support.

Main Tasks

Functional Tasks (including but not limited to):

1. Provide Financial Reporting transaction processing support, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
2. Perform and analyze bookings of accounting transactions, fixed asset transactions, master data maintenance, and account reconciliation, including clearing.
3. Conduct analytical reviews of profit and loss accounts and balance sheets, trend analysis, and transaction posting checks.
4. Prepare and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, year-end, and statutory financial reports for BASF companies across Asia Pacific, including group reporting, internal management reporting, statutory reporting, and ad hoc reports.
5. Troubleshoot and liaise with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues related to Financial Reporting processes.
6. Participate in working groups with specific expertise.
7. Perform backup duties and other responsibilities as delegated.

Compliance and Quality

1. Participate in compliance audits and respond to audit queries.
2. Ensure all work documentation and processes are updated in accordance with BASF policies, Financial Reporting compliance, and local legal requirements.

Continuous Improvement and Projects

1. Identify and implement solutions for continuous improvement.
2. Support project initiatives such as technology enhancements, internal controls, mergers, and acquisitions.

Knowledge Management

1. Contribute to maintaining comprehensive training materials for Financial Reporting.
2. Participate in training sessions and update knowledge databases.
3. Support knowledge transfer and sharing among team members.

Stakeholder Collaboration

1. Collaborate with counterparts in BASF companies, auditors, consultants, and cross-functional units.
2. Engage with the Corporate Finance unit and global Financial Reporting units.

Supervision

• Work is regularly supervised.

Requirements

Education

• University degree in finance, accounting, or business studies; and/or
• Chartered or Certified Professional Accountant or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years in Financial Reporting or related accounting functions; candidates with less experience may be considered.
• Experience with SAP or other major ERP systems.
• Experience in shared service or BPO is advantageous.
• Experience in an MNC or listed company in Malaysia preferred.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Knowledge of Financial Reporting and accounting functions.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Good communication skills in English and other languages as required.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.