GL Accountant, APAC

Straumann Group Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Straumann Group Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a highly skilled GL Accountant to manage Record to Report for China and other entities. You will ensure accurate financial reporting and support various accounting functions within a fast-paced multinational environment.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and collaboration across departments and stakeholders. Fluency in English and Chinese is preferred, with SAP experience being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related majors.
• ACCA/CIMA 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.
• Excellent analytical skills, high degree of accuracy and attention to details.
• Fluent in English, Chinese both verbal and written.
• Experience with SAP system is preferred.
• Familiar with FSSC concept or working experience in BPO is welcome.
• 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 multi-task.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to result & quality.

Responsibilities

• Record to Report month end closing and year end closing activities for entities.
• Prepare reports and analysis of expenses.
• Support working capital management – inventory, AR and AP.
• Provide support to Accounting team and Accounts Payable if required.
• Maintain, account for, and manage fixed assets.
• Support budget and 5-year aspiration activities.
• Prepare financial reports for statistics bureau.
• Assist local finance with internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, SSC team and Finance BPs.
• Recommend, develop, and implement improvements across departments.
• Maintain vendor master data.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned by line manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communicator

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

ACCA/CIMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.
• 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.