Global GL Accounting & Reporting Specialist

MSD; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Specialist – Accounting to Reporting (AtR) in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The role ensures accurate recording of transactions, adherence to US GAAP, and compliance with local statutory requirements.

You will partner with local Finance teams to maintain robust control and timely financial reporting. The position requires 4+ years in multinational finance, proficiency in SAP, and strong English skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 4 years 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 using SAP desired.
• 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.
• Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general ledger support and analysis inclusive of period end financial close responsibilities for the AP.
• 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.
• Review and sign off 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 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

Accounting

Balance Sheet

Audit Trails

GAAP

Intercompany

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

MSD is seeking a Specialist – Accounting to Reporting (AtR) in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The role ensures accurate recording of transactions, adherence to US GAAP, and compliance with local statutory requirements.

You will partner with local Finance teams to maintain robust control and timely financial reporting. The position requires 4+ years in multinational finance, proficiency in SAP, and strong English skills.