Global Accounting to Reporting Senior Specialist

Merck; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck, a global health care leader, seeks a Senior Specialist, Accounting to Reporting (AtR) in Petaling Jaya. You will ensure accurate accounting across APJ markets, align with US GAAP and local statutory requirements, and maintain a robust control environment.

You will lead close processes, reconciliations, and reporting while coordinating with global finance teams. You will drive process improvements, collaborate with auditors, and guide 1–2 team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in finance or accounting in a multinational company, including US and ex-US GAAP experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory position.
• Business-level English (speaking and writing) required.
• Experience with US GAAP and IFRS; SOX knowledge.
• Proven problem solving, analytical, and proactive process improvements.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading change initiatives and working with cross-functional teams.
• ERP experience (SAP) is required.
• Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Certifications/competencies (competency/certifica) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise general ledger activities and period-end close for AP clusters in APJ region.
• Manage General Ledger and AtR subprocess activities.
• Ensure transactions are correctly reflected in ledgers on a country basis.
• Direct accurate and timely period reporting compliant with corporate and country requirements.
• Lead monthly account reconciliation processes adhering to corporate standards.
• Drive process improvements for service delivery efficiency.
• Coordinate workload distribution and exposure to multiple finance disciplines.
• Approve period-end financial packages and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and RPA projects.
• Drive standardization while maintaining robust controls.
• Manage 1–2 team members.
• Collaborate with Virtual Finance Teams and local BSCs.
• Assist auditors for statutory/internal control audits on time.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and SOX requirements.
• Work with outsourced BPO for General Ledger monitoring.
• Participate in global projects and KPI/SLA achievement.

Skills

Business English

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Independent work

Team leadership

Change management

ERP (SAP)

SOX/Internal controls

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Merck, a global health care leader, seeks a Senior Specialist, Accounting to Reporting (AtR) in Petaling Jaya. You will ensure accurate accounting across APJ markets, align with US GAAP and local statutory requirements, and maintain a robust control environment.

You will lead close processes, reconciliations, and reporting while coordinating with global finance teams. You will drive process improvements, collaborate with auditors, and guide 1–2 team members.