GL & Reporting Manager — US GAAP & SOX Expert

Merck; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Petaling Jaya seeks a Manager, Accounting to Reporting to ensure accurate accounting across markets in the JCAP region. You will lead GL close, enforce internal controls, and align records with US GAAP and local laws.

You will partner with Local Finance teams and external auditors to drive SOX compliance, process improvements, and strategic initiatives across multiple territories while mentoring a diverse finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 8 years in finance or accounting in a multinational company with US and ex-US GAAP exposure.
• Minimum 4 years in a supervisory role.
• Business-level English and Mandarin required.
• Experience with Local and US GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and ERP SAP.

Responsibilities

• Supervise general ledger activities and period end close for multiple countries.
• Manage GL and AtR sub-processes and monitor BPO performance.
• Implement controls and procedures ensuring accurate services to the JCAP region.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors for Sarbanes-Oxley and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement and change initiatives across finance teams.

Skills

English (Business-level)

Mandarin

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

SAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

FinKit

CMM

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Merck in Petaling Jaya seeks a Manager, Accounting to Reporting to ensure accurate accounting across markets in the JCAP region. You will lead GL close, enforce internal controls, and align records with US GAAP and local laws.

You will partner with Local Finance teams and external auditors to drive SOX compliance, process improvements, and strategic initiatives across multiple territories while mentoring a diverse finance team.