Global Liabilities Accountant (1 Year Contract)

ACCA Careers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter seeks a Liabilities Accountant to prepare and record manual journal entries for Indirect Purchases globally. The role demands strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and collaboration with finance and non-finance teams.

The position requires experience with US GAAP, excellent communication, and willingness to travel; candidates should be resident in or able to work in Malaysia. This is a full-time, on-site role with global impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified ACCA/CIMA/CPA.
• Experience in multinational environment and/or audit is a plus.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manual journals for various expense accruals with adequate documentation.
• Verify expense accruals from procurement systems like Coupa are recorded correctly.
• Respond to queries from local country finance in a timely manner.
• Complete account reconciliations in Blackline per deadlines.
• Provide audit support as needed.
• Support regional and global reporting (Balance Sheet & P&L Flux).
• Assist monthly/quarterly/annual closes with Controllership teams.
• Ensure processes comply with policies and audit requirements.
• Support cross‑regional projects and process improvements.
• May require additional hours at month‑ends or holidays.

Skills

US GAAP

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Travel internationally

JDE

Blackline

Alteryx

W-Desk

Education

Bachelor in Finance/Accounting

ACCA/CIMA/CPA candidate

Tools

JDE

Blackline

Alteryx

W-Desk

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Summary

• The Liabilities Accountant is responsible for preparing and recording manual journal entries tied to Indirect Purchases across the globe.
• The role requires understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare manual journals for various expense accruals with adequate supporting documentation
• Verify expense accruals created by procurement systems such as Coupa are booked and any errors are properly followed-up and fixed during the month-end Close cycle
• Respond to queries from local country finance in a timely manner
• Complete assigned account reconciliations in Blackline per established deadlines
• Provide audit support as needed
• Support regional and global reporting requirements such as monthly Balance Sheet & P&L Flux analysis
• Support monthly/quarterly/annual close processes and work closely with Regional Controllership teams
• Ensure adherence of processes to company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations; support strengthening of financial processes and controls
• Support local, regional, and global projects, as required
• Maintain focus on continuous process improvement opportunities

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Work Knowledge / Skills Required

• Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit
• Good knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and “can do” mind-set
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Strong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified ACCA/CIMA/CPA
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required
• Experience in JDE, Blackline, Alteryx and W-Desk is an advantage
• Additional hours at critical times (e.g., month-end) may be required. Also, and on an exceptional basis, the role may require work on public holiday

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.