GL Accountant (1 year contract)

Kerry; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry, a leader in taste and nutrition, is seeking a GL Accountant for their Kuala Lumpur office. This role involves managing financial processes, preparing management reports, and ensuring compliance through effective collaboration with various teams. Candidates should have a degree in finance/accounting and significant experience in accounting practices, especially within shared services environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong SAP skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation of monthly management accounts using SAP.
• Post statutory accounting journals and prepare financial statements.
• Coordinate with European sites for smooth month-end closes.

Skills

SAP

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Reconciliations

Intercompany Accounting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Requisition ID: 59394
Position Type: FT Fixed Term
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day, we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products consumed by billions worldwide. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers opportunities to shape the future of food and grow in a global environment.

About the role

Work Location: 1 Powerhouse, PJ (5 mins walk from MRT Bandar Utama)

Reporting To: Intercompany Controller

The GL Accountant ensures efficient and consistent financial processes by handling incoming and outgoing invoices for the sites. The team collaborates with site colleagues and vendors, covering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, HR Operations, and Payroll. It manages General Ledger activities, Period and Year-end Closing, and promotes continuous improvement and development. The team is responsible for executing an efficient and compliant end-to-end RTR cycle for all stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of monthly management accounts using SAP & BPC, including account analysis, journal postings, and reconciliations.
• Support SAP Kerry connect roll-out and integration of new sites into the central supply chain and GL reporting center.
• Contribute to process and practice improvements across the company.
• Collaborate with GBS AR/AP to ensure control over balance sheet items.
• Post cross-regional statutory accounting journals, working with tax and treasury teams.
• Prepare and analyze Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Income Statements.
• Prepare Management Reports, and oversee Period-end and Year-end Ledger Closings.
• Draft Statutory Financial Statements for specific entities.
• Coordinate with European sites for smooth month-end closes.
• Act as liaison for audit procedures, including preparing audit files and liaising with external auditors.
• Assist stakeholders and finance teams with technical queries.
• Support data uploads of Projections/Budgets into SAP.
• Analyze Income Statements and Balance Sheets, and review journals during period-end closing.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in Shared Services environments.
• Strong SAP skills are essential.
• Experience with General Ledger activities such as accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, and financial statements is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM).

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