General Ledger Analyst

FastJobs; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced General Ledger (GL) Analyst for a 6-month contract in Selangor, Malaysia. The ideal candidate must possess at least 4-6 years of GL accounting experience with a strong audit background. Responsibilities include supporting GL operations, preparing financial reports, and performing audit support. Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. This role offers a salary of up to RM6000.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of GL accounting experience with compulsory audit background.
• Hands-on experience in full set of accounts and financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/MFRS and statutory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day GL accounting operations and period-end closing.
• Prepare financial reports for management and statutory purposes.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances.

Skills

Audit experience

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or professional qualification (ACCA, MIA, CPA, ICAEW preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

General Ledger (GL Analyst) - 6 Months Contract - Salary up to RM6000 #TDE10#

Support the Finance Shared Services (FSS) General Ledger (GL) operations, including period-end closing, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and statutory audit support. Candidates must have hands‑on audit experience or a strong audit background.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support day‑to‑day GL accounting operations and period‑end (monthly, quarterly, yearly) closing.
• Prepare financial reports, analysis, and full set of accounts for management and statutory purposes.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, resolve variances, and clear long‑outstanding items.
• Support statutory audits, including preparation of audit schedules, responding to audit queries, and ensuring timely audit closure.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert (SME) for assigned entities and accounting standards (IFRS/MFRS).
• Guide and coach junior team members and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Drive issue resolution, compliance, and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or professional qualification (ACCA, MIA, CPA, ICAEW preferred).
• Minimum 4–6 years of GL accounting experience with compulsory audit background (external or internal audit).
• Hands‑on experience in full set of accounts, financial statements, and audit engagements.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/MFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in Finance Shared Services and ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365) is an advantage.
• Able to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

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