General Accounting & Reporting Manager

Becton Dickinson; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking an experienced General Ledger & Accounting Governance leader. You will drive standardization, governance, and accuracy across regional accounting processes and ERP environments, ensuring compliance with US GAAP/IFRS and internal controls while aligning with global reporting requirements.

You will lead a team responsible for journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments, while partnering with BPOs and global RTR

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 8-10 years of supervisory experience, managing other countries/regions a plus.
• Strong technical accounting standards knowledge – US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Experience in a regional or global shared service environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead general ledger governance across ERP environments and regions.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls across regions.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Supervise accruals, prepayments, and amortization schedules.
• Coordinate US GAAP/regional reporting and statutory/tax reporting.
• Governance of BPO service delivery, KPIs, and escalations.
• Champion SOX compliance and internal controls across R&A teams.
• Provide cross-functional accounting guidance to leadership.
• Drive process standardization and automation across regions.

Skills

Analytical skills

English communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Process improvement

Self-directed

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

General Ledger & Accounting Governance

Provide operational leadership of the general ledger across multiple ERP environments and across the regions, driving standardization, consistency, and governance of accounting processes Review and approve journal entries (including accruals, reclasses, and adjustments), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with accounting standards Ensure General Accounting and Reporting team outputs across the regions comply with accounting standards, internal policies, and key control requirements

Reconciliation & Balance Sheet Integrity

Lead governance over balance sheet and subledger reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of discrepancies across the regions Drive proactive identification of aged items, abnormal balances, and recurring issues, ensuring root cause analysis and sustainable remediation Ensure appropriate oversight of prepayments, accruals, and amortization schedules to maintain integrity of financial reporting

Accruals & Prepayments Oversight

Establish strong governance over accrual processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy through validation of open invoices and alignment with PO owners Oversee timely recognition and review of recurring accruals and related adjustments Ensure appropriate accounting treatment, tracking, and amortization of prepayments

Reporting Requirements

Ensure region and global reporting deliverables are met Review US GAAP reporting requirements which may include regional reporting packages, statutory and tax reporting requirements and reports for consolidation Establish/Maintain reporting dashboards to enable close monitoring across regions Review entity financials, perform flux analysis, balance sheet reviews with the objective of having reasonable assurance of financials accuracy and to ensure financials are in line with accounting standards Provide guidance to BPO on accounting treatment and coordinate with Technical accounting, RSO and Controllership on complex accounting treatment

Third-Party (BPO) Service Provider Governance

Provide operational leadership and governance over BPO service delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, SLAs, KPIs, and internal controls Monitor service performance, drive accountability, and lead regular performance reviews Act as escalation point for critical issues, driving resolution, continuous improvement, and alignment with company policies and procedures

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls Leadership

Accountable for SOX compliance and internal control frameworks in the General Accounting and Reporting team across the regions, ensuring effective design, execution, and continuous enhancement Serve as senior point of contact for US GAAP internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings for General Accounting and Reporting Champion a strong control environment across General accounting and Reporting operations and service delivery models

Cross-Functional & Regional Leadership

Oversee the delivery of accurate and insightful balance sheet variance analysis and commentary to Corporate Consolidations Act as a key liaison with RSO, Corporate, Business Units, senior management and other key stakeholders to drive alignment and resolve complex accounting issues Work with Global Leadership to provide accounting guidance across multiple legal entities and regions for general accounting and reporting team. Ensure standardized approach across the regions and to reach out to Technical Accounting, RSO and Controllership for complex accounting treatment Partner with GPO, Corporate Controllership, RSO and other Global RTR teams to ensure alignment on complex and technical accounting matters

Process Standardization & Transformation

Work with Global Operations leaders to Lead standardization and optimization of accounting processes across regions and ERP platforms in coordination with GPO and RSOs Identify and sponsor process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practices to enhance efficiency, scalability, and quality Ensure robust process documentation and governance to support consistency and audit readiness

Team Leadership & Performance Management

Provide operational leadership and direction to the accounting organization, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and continuous improvement culture Oversee and challenge team outputs (journal entries, reconciliations, accruals) to ensure quality and compliance Own and drive KPI performance of the team, embedding a results-oriented mindset and continuous performance improvement Ensure team operates cohesively in line with objective to standardize approach across regions

Project & Stakeholder Management

Lead and sponsor accounting and finance transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with operational objectives Influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration across regions and teams Build strong partnerships to support delivery of finance priorities and organizational goals

Additional responsibilities:

• Integrate Accounting processes from acquired companies into existing processes
• Identify and implement processes improvements and automation opportunities
• Communicate directly with multiple functions and businesses and senior management within the organization
• Review of non-standard ad-hoc journal entries as needed in line with policies
• Global General Accounting and Reporting Team oversight, mentoring and coaching
• Timely update and escalation of key tasks to Global Operations leadership
• Other tasks that may be assigned in line with Global Operations leadership

Education and Experience:

• Minimum BA/BS Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in Accounting
• Minimum 8-10 years of supervisory experience, experience managing other countries/regions a plus
• Strong technical accounting standards knowledge – US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Experience in working in a regional or global shared service environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with SAP background, Blackline reconciliation background a plus

Skills:

• Strong analytical / problem solving skills
• Good and clear English communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities with good interpersonal/relationship building skills across diverse cultures
• Exhibits a strong executive presence and proven ability to influence across all levels of the organization, driving transformational change, process standardization, and global alignment
• Ability to identify areas of issue and drive resolution
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner
• Proven process/continuous improvement experience.
• Demonstrates people management skills and ability to embody servant leadership principles
• Able to work in shifts and manage teams working in shifts as part of Global Operations team

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers. Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

MYS Kuala Lumpur - Jalan Kerinchi

Additional Locations Work Shift

BD is a leading global medical technology company that creates medical technology, devices and laboratory equipment for a variety of needs across the healthcare continuum. At BD, we are looking for candidates who possess passion, innovative solutions and a commitment to our one mission of improving access to groundbreaking medical and biotechnology services for people near and far, delivering state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge research in the battle to fight and cure infectious diseases. With a global reach that extends across 50 countries worldwide, our network of professionals collaborates on effective measures to deliver enhanced patient quality such as lower health care delivery costs, improved health care and safety, and expanded health care for all. Join our company and see how you can become a part of one global mission to make a difference in human health.