General Ledger (GL) Specialist

DIC (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DIC (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a detail-oriented General Ledger/ R2R professional to lead month-end close processes in a fast-paced environment.

You will maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, manage reconciliations, and ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams and regional finance.

Experience with SAP or Oracle and proficiency in Excel are preferred to drive standardization and accuracy.

Qualifications

• At least a Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2–6 years of experience in General Ledger / Record-to-Report (R2R).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) is preferred.
• Strong accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high-volume workload.

Responsibilities

• A. Month-End: perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepayments, adjustments).
• Manage fixed asset creation, write-off, and disposal.
• Ensure timely closing in accordance with group deadlines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (AP, AR, FP&A).
• B. General Ledger: maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Ensure proper account classification and mapping.
• Review and validate GL postings and balances.
• Monitor intercompany transactions and eliminations.
• C. Balance Sheet Reconciliation: perform monthly reconciliations.
• Investigate unreconciled or aged items; maintain proper documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies.
• D. Financial Reporting: support preparation of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, or local standards.
• Support audits (internal & external).
• E. Intercompany Accounting: manage intercompany reconciliation.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders across countries.
• F. Process & Controls: adhere to SOPs and internal controls (SOX applicable).
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Participate in standardization initiatives within SSC.
• G. Stakeholder Management: act as a key contact for business units.
• Collaborate with shared services and regional finance teams.
• Provide support on ad hoc requests and reporting needs.
• H. Continuous Improvement: drive process efficiency and Lean initiatives.
• Support ERP/system implementations or upgrades; participate in migrations.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Good communication & stakeholder mgmt

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

A. Month-End & Period Close

• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepayments, adjustments).
• Manage fixed asset creation, write-off, and disposal.
• Ensure timely closing in accordance with group deadlines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (AP, AR, FP&A).

B. General Ledger Management

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Ensure proper account classification and mapping.
• Review and validate GL postings and balances.
• Monitor intercompany transactions and eliminations.

C. Balance Sheet Reconciliation

• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve unreconciled or aged items.
• Maintain proper supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies.

D. Financial Reporting

• Support the preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, or local accounting standards.
• Support audits (internal & external).

E. Intercompany Accounting

• Manage intercompany reconciliation.
• Ensure differences are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders across countries.

F. Process & Controls

• Ensure adherence to SOPs and internal controls (SOX is applicable).
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Participate in standardization initiatives within SSC.

G. Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key contact for business units and country finance teams.
• Collaborate with shared services functions and regional finance teams.
• Provide support on ad hoc requests and reporting needs.

H. Continuous Improvement

• Drive process efficiency and Lean initiatives.
• Support ERP/system implementations or upgrades.
• Participate in transition or migration activities into SSC.

Job Requirements

• At least a Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2–6 years of experience in General Ledger / Record-to-Report (R2R).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) is preferred.
• Strong accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of financial controls and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high-volume workload.