Global Fixed Asset Specialist - Hybrid

MSD; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking an Associate Specialist, Global Fixed Asset to support period-end close and maintain accurate fixed asset records across markets. You will partner with Local Finance teams to ensure US GAAP alignment and compliance with local statutory requirements.

The role requires strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a finance or accounting department of a multinational company including demonstrated experience in dealing with US and ex-US accounting (Pharmaceutical industry a plus).
• Business-level English skills (speaking and writing) required.
• Experience with US GAAP is desired.
• Experience with non-US GAAP environments
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience working with global cultures
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organization skills required
• Demonstrated commitment to education and professional development
• Advance problem solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new initiatives

Responsibilities

• Provide fixed assets support and analysis inclusive of period end financial close responsibilities for the assigned markets
• Provide support across General Ledger and other AtR sub-process activities
• Maintain an accurate and current accounting ledger which reflects the country's transactional reality through timely posting of all required items
• Ensure that all transactions are correctly reflected in the ledger on a country basis
• Ensure accurate and timely period reporting that complies with Corporate and country requirements
• Responsible for monthly Account Reconciliation processes on a timely basis and adhering to all corporate standards and guidelines
• Actively identify opportunities for streamlining and rendering service delivery more efficiently, and participating in special projects
• Work closely with other team members to effectively manage workload and gain exposure to multiple finance and business disciplines within our company
• Prepare and review the final financial package and the Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Execute work in line with audit controls and accounting principles
• Collaborating and working together with our company's Virtual Finance Teams (COSI, IC COE, EMEA/Americas BSCs & Local Finance) and other onsite BSC towers (OtC/PTP)
• Ensure compliance of accounting standards & reporting SOX requirements
• Participate in Global Projects and Initiatives
• Ensure the required accuracy on all defined KPIs and SLA’s are met

Skills

Adaptability

Business Support

Communications Support

Credit Management

Customer Technical Support

Financial Accounting Controls

Financial Operations

HR Shared Services Advisory

Invoice Processing

IT Infrastructure Support

Preparation of Financial Reports

Process Improvements

Productivity Improvements

Project Risk Assessments

Quantitative Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

MSD Malaysia is seeking an Associate Specialist, Global Fixed Asset to support period-end close and maintain accurate fixed asset records across markets. You will partner with Local Finance teams to ensure US GAAP alignment and compliance with local statutory requirements.

The role requires strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.