General Ledger (GL) Coordinator

Hapag-Lloyd Business Services (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Hapag-Lloyd Business Services (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd is seeking a skilled General Ledger professional to manage banking operations, cash flow monitoring, and GL updates. You will maintain fixed asset registers and support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in line with local standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with GL processes, bank reconciliations, and intercompany settlements, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related Business Administration field.
• Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, or MIA) is highly recommended.
• 3–5 years of experience in General Ledger (GL) accounting, banking operations, or financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for banking, cash flow monitoring, GL updating, maintenance of fixed asset registers and monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with local accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation on pre-payment, deposits, provisions, general creditor accruals; ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

General Ledger

Bank Reconciliations

Financial Reporting

Intercompany Settlements

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance

ACCA/CPA/MIA encouraged

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Job description

Responsible for banking, cash flow monitoring, GL updating, maintenance of fixed asset registers and monthly, quarterly and annual reporting

Job Function and Duties:

Financial and Management Reporting

Assist preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecast, quarterly reporting, monthly expenditure analysis and ad hoc reports

To prepare financial statements in accordance with local accounting standards and statutory requirements

To prepare monthly reconciliation on pre-payment, deposits, provisions, general creditor accruals

Ensure meeting closing and reporting deadlines (accuracy and timely delivery)

Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial records and timely update of General Ledger

Cash Flow Monitoring & GL Update

To update all cash and bank transactions to GL. To reconcile bank balance against GL balance and to clear payment and receipt suspense account

Responsible for journal entries and GL updating

To monitor cash flow and to ensure that only required operating fund is held in respecitve bankaccounts

Asset Register Update and Asset Control

To update and maintain fixed asset register and to reconcile fixed asset register kept by Administration department annually

Annual asset count

Other Matters

To liaise with other departments within the group and external parties

Any other projects/tasks assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related Business Administration field. Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, or MIA) is highly recommended.

3–5 years of experience in General Ledger (GL) accounting, banking operations, or financial reporting. Experience in a shared service center (GCC) environment is a significant advantage.

Proficiency in end-to-end GL processes, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and monthly/quarterly closing.

Experience in bank reconciliations, monitoring cash positions (CPR), and managing intercompany settlements.

Familiarity with Internal Control Checklists (ICCL) and the ability to recommend measures to strengthen financial integrity.

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Logistics, Freight & Delivery Services 101-1,000 employees

Hapag-Lloyd AG is a German international shipping and container transportation company. It is currently the world's fifth largest container carrier in terms of vessel capacity.

250 modern ships, 11,8 million TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) transported per year, around 13,400 motivated employees in 394 offices in 130 countries. Hapag-Lloyd is a leading global liner shipping company and a powerful partner for you.

We offer a fleet with a total capacity of 1.8 Million TEU, as well as a container stock of approximately 2.8 million TEU including one of the world’s largest and most modern reefer container fleets. A total of 121 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections.

Hapag-Lloyd AG is a German international shipping and container transportation company. It is currently the world's fifth largest container carrier in terms of vessel capacity.

250 modern ships, 11,8 million TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) transported per year, around 13,400 motivated employees in 394 offices in 130 countries. Hapag-Lloyd is a leading global liner shipping company and a powerful partner for you.

We offer a fleet with a total capacity of 1.8 Million TEU, as well as a container stock of approximately 2.8 million TEU including one of the world’s largest and most modern reefer container fleets. A total of 121 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections.

Hapag-Lloyd AG is a German international shipping and container transportation company. It is currently the world's fifth largest container carrier in terms of vessel capacity.

250 modern ships, 11,8 million TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) transported per year, around 13,400 motivated employees in 394 offices in 130 countries. Hapag-Lloyd is a leading global liner shipping company and a powerful partner for you.

We offer a fleet with a total capacity of 1.8 Million TEU, as well as a container stock of approximately 2.8 million TEU including one of the world’s largest and most modern reefer container fleets. A total of 121 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections.