Global Inventory & Reporting Specialist

alcon; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon, a global leader in eye care, is seeking a Sr. Associate I in Accounting & Reporting to ensure accuracy of financial records across inventory and related accounts. Based in Malaysia, you will perform journal postings, month-end close, and reconciliations while partnering with COE and cross-functional teams.

The role requires IFRS knowledge, SAP closing experience, and a proactive mindset to drive process improvements, audits, and timely reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification preferred or in progress.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin.
• 2–5 years RTR experience in a Shared Services or multinational environment.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and audit support experience.
• Experience with SAP closing and reporting; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the accounting and reporting of inventory for the commercial entity.
• Prepare and post journals on inventory provision and adjustments accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Coordinate with COE team managing inventory provision calculation and rationale.
• Manage material costing, costing release and investigate PPV issues.
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities per calendars and SLAs.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve reconciling items.
• Prepare and support financial statements and reporting requirements for stakeholders.
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet movements on inventory-related accounts with explanations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audits with schedules and responses.
• Identify and drive process improvements, standardization, and automation.
• Assist new entity onboarding and process standardization as required.
• Collaborate with Customer Operations, Warehouse Team, LDM, IC and Local Finance.

Skills

English

Mandarin

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CA or equivalent (in progress/preferred)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Alcon, a global leader in eye care, is seeking a Sr. Associate I in Accounting & Reporting to ensure accuracy of financial records across inventory and related accounts. Based in Malaysia, you will perform journal postings, month-end close, and reconciliations while partnering with COE and cross-functional teams.

The role requires IFRS knowledge, SAP closing experience, and a proactive mindset to drive process improvements, audits, and timely reporting to internal and external stakeholders.