General Ledger Accountant

Huntsman Global Business Services; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty chemical company is looking for a General Ledger Accountant based in Selangor, Malaysia. The role involves preparing journal entries, ensuring compliance with USGAAP and SOX guidelines, and maintaining general ledger data integrity. Ideal candidates should have a degree in accounting and 1-2 years of experience. Strong proficiency in MS Excel is required, and being proficient in Mandarin is a plus. This position also offers comprehensive career opportunities within a diverse environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Global exposure in a diverse environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of accounting experience.
• Experience in a shared service and accounting environment.
• Ability to complete moderately complex tasks under supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for budget accrual estimation and bank reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with USGAAP and SOX guidelines.
• Maintain general ledger data integrity and perform balance sheet reconciliation.
• Support requests from global business stakeholders.
• Complete month-end closing within timelines.

Skills

Accounting experience

MS Excel proficiency

Customer-service orientation

Ability to work under tight timelines

Good communication skills in English

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Huntsman Global Business Services – Sunway, Selangor

Huntsman Corporation is now looking for a dynamic individual as aGeneral Ledger Accountant.

The General Ledger Accountant position is accountable for preparing journal entries relating to budget accrual estimation, prepayment allocation, bank reconciliation, and balance sheet account analysis (reconciliation) which is essential for accurate corporate accounting reporting.

The incumbent primarily will be working closely with the various stakeholders in multiple countries globally (i.e Country Accountant, Local Business & etc) to ensure that the accounting service is delivered on time with quality.

He/She will also be responsible in ensuring that the all daily operational tasks performed are in accordance to USGAAP and Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Control guidelines.

The ideal candidate will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

As a General Ledger Accountant you will:

• Complete month end closing within timelines
• Perform month-end closing (non-trade related calculation and journal entries posting) and relevant tasks
• Maintain general ledger data integrity via balance sheet reconciliation and identify issues, unreconciled and aged items
• Generate debit notes or credit notes (non-trade) in accordance with SOX control requirements
• Ensure that all tasks performed are SOX & GAAP Compliance
• Provide support and service requests from the business globally in a timely manner
• Involve in implementing systems and procedures changes
• Involve in ad hoc projects and migration
• Assist with requests from internal and/or external auditors
• Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by superior.

What skills and experiences are we looking for?

• Degree with 1-2 years of accounting experience
• Prior work experience in a shared service and accounting environment
• Ability to complete moderately complex tasks under supervision
• Ablility to follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Ability to exercise judgement and apply job skills, company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks and resolve repetitive problems.
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel is a must
• Ability to prioritize and work under tight timelines.
• Good written and communication skill in English. Ability to work in a diverse culture
• Able to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-service and Tasks oriented - Committed to respond efficiently to the customers' needs and delivering quality work at all times
• Experience in accounting systems such as SAP is a plus
• We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients

What can we offer?

• Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future.
• We are a global specialty chemical company with locations in 25 countries around the world, employing over 6,000 associates.
• Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.

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