GL Accountant, APAC

Institut Straumann AG; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Institut Straumann AG in Malaysia is seeking a skilled GL Accountant APAC to manage general ledger operations for China entities and other group entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and collaboration with SSC and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will lead month-end and year-end closures, reconciliations, assets management, and support budgets, audits, and statutory reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related majors.
• Post graduate professional qualifications e.g. ACCA/CIMA is preferred.
• Knowledge in China GAAP and IFRS accounting standards including tax accounting is preferred but not essential.
• Minimum 3 years working experiences in GL Accounting field for multinational companies. Experience in manufacturing companies is advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills, high degree of accuracy and attention to details.
• Fluent in English, Chinese both verbal and written (other additional language is a plus).
• Experience with SAP system is preferred.
• Familiar with FSSC concept or working experience in BPO is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Record to Report month-end and year-end closing, journals prep, intercompany reconciliations, balance sheet review.
• Prepare reports and analysis of expenses.
• Provide support for and management of working capital – inventory, trade receivables and trade payables.
• Provide support to Accounting team in Accounts Payable functions if required.
• Maintenance, accounting and management of fixed assets.
• Provide support for budget and 5-year aspirations activities.
• Prepare financial reports and data provided to the bureau of statistics.
• Assist local finance with internal and external audit requests.
• Work closely with various stakeholders, SSC team, Finance BPs etc.
• Recommend, develop, and implement solutions for continuous improvements across various departments and functions.
• Maintenance of vendor master data.
• Perform Ad hoc tasks assigned by line manager.

Skills

GL accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

English (Fluent)

Chinese (Fluent)

Intercompany reconciliations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : GL Accountant, APAC

REPORTING TO : Senior GL Manager - APAC

LOCATION: Malaysia

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated candidate to join our team. The successful candidate will be mainly responsible for China legal entities and other country’s entities general ledger operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting various accounting functions. This role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with different departments and stakeholders within a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all Record to Report month end closing, year end closing activities and reporting for entities including but not limited to the journals preparation, intercompany transactions reconciliations, balance sheet review, transaction proposal and processing, process controlling, analysis and reconciliations.
• Preparation of reports & analysis of expenses
• Provide support for and management of working capital – inventory (including stock counts), trade receivables and trade payables
• Provide support to Accounting team in Accounts Payable functions if required
• Maintenance, accounting and management of fixed assets
• Provide support for budget and 5-year aspirations activities
• Prepare financial reports and data provided to the bureau of statistics.
• Assist local finance with internal and external audit requests.
• Work closely with various stakeholders, business owners, SSC team, Finance BPs etc.
• Recommend, develop, and implement solutions for continuous improvements across various departments and functions.
• Maintenance of vendor master data
• Perform Ad hoc tasks assigned by line manager.

Skills & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related majors
• Post graduate professional qualifications e.g. ACCA/CIMA is preferred
• Knowledge in China GAAP and IFRS accounting standards including tax accounting is preferred but not essential
• Minimum 3 years working experiences in GL Accounting field for multinational companies. Experience in manufacturing companies is advantage
• Excellent analytical skills, high degree of accuracy and attention to details.
• Fluent in English, Chinese both verbal and written (other additional language is a plus).
• Experience with SAP system is preferred.
• Familiar with FSSC concept or working experience in BPO is welcome.

• Behavioural Competencies
• Self-motivated, proactive and responsive.
• Effective communicator with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and take accountability.
• Ability to work under pressure and ability to multi-tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to result & quality.