Global Fixed Asset Accountant (Hybrid)

MSD; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, seeks a Specialist, Global Fixed Asset COE to ensure assets are properly accounted and reflected in records across markets serving three regions.

The role partners with local finance to ensure US GAAP compliance and statutory requirements, maintaining robust controls and audit readiness. The successful candidate will support period-end close, GL and AtR processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and collaborate with Global Finance teams and local

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or accounting.
• Minimum 4 years in finance or accounting in a multinational.
• Business-level English; Mandarin desirable.
• Experience with US GAAP and non-US GAAP.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide fixed asset support and analysis during period-end close.
• Support General Ledger and AtR sub-process activities.
• Maintain accurate country-level accounting ledgers.
• Ensure transactions reflect in ledgers and reports.
• Support monthly reconciliations and SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with Global Finance teams and local finance.
• Participate in global projects and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline service delivery.
• Sign off final financial package and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Interpersonal Relationships

Financial Accounting Controls

Project Management

Vendor Management

Compliance SOX

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, seeks a Specialist, Global Fixed Asset COE to ensure assets are properly accounted and reflected in records across markets serving three regions.

The role partners with local finance to ensure US GAAP compliance and statutory requirements, maintaining robust controls and audit readiness. The successful candidate will support period-end close, GL and AtR processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and collaborate with Global Finance teams and local