General Ledger (GL) Coordinator

Hapag-Lloyd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a seasoned GL Accountant to manage general ledger operations, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and monthly/quarterly close. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and cross-functional collaboration within the group.

Ideal candidates hold a accounting/finance degree, professional qualifications are highly recommended, and 3–5 years of GL-related experience in a shared services setting are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in GL accounting, banking operations, or financial reporting.
• Experience in a shared service center (GCC) environment is advantageous.
• Proficiency in end-to-end GL processes: journal entries, accruals, prepayments, monthly/quarterly close.
• Experience in bank reconciliations, CPR cash monitoring, and intercompany settlements.

Responsibilities

• Assist preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecast, quarterly reporting, monthly expenditure analysis and ad hoc reports.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with local accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations on pre-payments, deposits, provisions, and general creditor accruals.
• Ensure meeting closing and reporting deadlines with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial records and timely GL updates.
• Update and maintain fixed asset registers and reconcile annually; conduct annual asset count.
• Liaise with internal departments and external parties; handle other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Skills

GL accounting

Banking operations

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

ACCA/CPA/MIA (professional qualifications)

Job description

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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.