Financial Reporting (Associate Analyst)

BASF; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BASF as a Financial Reporting Specialist in Kuala Lumpur, delivering top-tier financial services across the Asia Pacific. In this role, you'll ensure compliance, prepare detailed financial reports, and collaborate with international teams. Ideal for candidates with a strong financial background, this position offers growth in a recognized regional service hub committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Financial Reporting or related accounting roles, preferably in MNCs.
• Experience in shared services or BPO is an advantage.
• Good communication skills in English and other languages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial reporting services, ensuring compliance with BASF policies.
• Analyze accounting transactions and prepare financial reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and participate in audits.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

University degree in finance, accounting, or business studies

Chartered/Certified Accountant qualification

Tools

SAP

Other ERP systems

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

• Deliver Financial Reporting services to BSSCKL's customers in accordance with established Financial Reporting processes and work procedures, complying with BASF policies & guidelines, internal control requirements, and local legal and statutory requirements.
• Ensure that timelines and quality meet the agreed service levels and targets.
• Assist with and perform Financial Reporting tasks as required.

Main Tasks

Functional Tasks (including but not limited to):

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

Compliance and Quality

• Participate in compliance audits and respond to queries.
• Ensure all work documentation and processes are updated in line with BASF policies, Financial Reporting compliance, and legal requirements.

Continuous Improvement and Projects

• Identify and implement solutions for continuous improvement.
• Support project initiatives such as technology upgrades, internal controls, mergers, and acquisitions.

Knowledge Management

• Contribute to maintaining comprehensive training materials for Financial Reporting.
• Participate in training sessions.
• Update knowledge databases and procedures to facilitate continuous learning and development.
• Support new team members through knowledge transfer and sharing best practices.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with BASF counterparts, auditors, consultants, and cross-functional units.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Finance and Global Financial Reporting units.

Supervision Level

• Work is regularly supervised.

Requirements

Education:

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

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in Financial Reporting or related accounting roles; candidates with less experience may be considered.
• Preferably experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Experience in shared services or BPO is an advantage.
• Experience in MNCs or listed companies in Malaysia is preferred.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of Financial Reporting and accounting functions.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Good communication skills in English and other languages.

The BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur is a leading regional center, recognized with multiple awards for operational excellence, digital transformation, and talent management in 2024. We are committed to creating a sustainable future through innovative chemistry, with a diverse workforce of over 1,300 employees serving markets across the Asia Pacific region and beyond.