Global Fixed Assets Accountant - Impact & Compliance

Baxter International Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Global Fixed Assets Accountant to ensure accuracy, compliance, and insight across fixed asset accounting. You will partner with regional teams, prepare journals, and support audits while driving improvements in monthly and annual close processes.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in a multinational setting, strong US GAAP knowledge, and fluency in English and Mandarin. Proficiency with asset systems and reporting tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/CPA.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Mandarin.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ability to apply it in complex scenarios.
• Experience with finance systems and cross-country collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review manual journals related to fixed asset activity with strong supporting documentation.
• Complete fixed asset account reconciliations in Blackline within deadlines.
• Ensure timely accounting for asset additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
• Collaborate with local country finance teams and respond to queries quickly.
• Provide audit support and readiness for internal and external reviews.
• Support regional and global reporting, including monthly Balance Sheet and P&L flux analysis.
• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with focus on fixed assets.
• Ensure processes align with policies, audit requirements and local regulations.
• Contribute to local, regional, and global projects with cross-functional collaboration.
• Champion continuous improvement of fixed asset processes.

Skills

Fixed asset accounting

US GAAP

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English and Mandarin fluency

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/CPA

Tools

JDE

Blackline

Alteryx

W-Desk

Job description

Baxter International Inc. in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Global Fixed Assets Accountant to ensure accuracy, compliance, and insight across fixed asset accounting. You will partner with regional teams, prepare journals, and support audits while driving improvements in monthly and annual close processes.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in a multinational setting, strong US GAAP knowledge, and fluency in English and Mandarin. Proficiency with asset systems and reporting tools is essential.