Global Liabilities & Prepaid Accountant

Baxter Healthcare (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Global SSC Liabilities & Prepaid Accountant to manage liabilities and prepaid accounting within our shared service centers. The role requires understanding complex accounting matters, quick problem-solving, and collaboration with finance and non-finance teams.

The successful candidate will prepare journals, perform reconciliations, respond to finance queries, and support regional/global reporting while upholding internal controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in accounting or finance.
• Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manual journals with adequate supporting documentation.
• Complete assigned account reconciliations in Blackline per deadlines.
• Respond to queries from local country finance in a timely manner.
• Provide audit support as needed.
• Support regional and global reporting requirements (Balance Sheet & P&L flux).
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and controls; support process improvements.
• Support local, regional, and global projects as required.

Skills

US GAAP

Analytical skills

Communication

Multinational environment

Audit

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

JDE

Blackline

Alteryx

W‑Desk

Job description

This is whereyour 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 Global SSC Liabilities & Prepaid Accountant is responsible for the liabilities and prepaid accounting within the shared service centers process.
• The role requires understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare manual journals as needed for related activity with adequate supporting documentation
• Complete assigned related account reconciliations in Blackline per established deadlines
• Respond to queries from local country finance in a timely manner
• Provide audit support as needed
• Support regional and global reporting requirements such as monthly Balance Sheet & P&L Flux analysis
• 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

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• 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

Education and/or Experience:

• 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 holidays

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link (opens in new window) here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Baxter is a global medical products and services company with expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. With approximately 49,700 employees worldwide, it has been a leader in the healthcare industry for more than 75 years.

At Baxter, we aspire to build a truly great company. With our strong financial position, our increasing investment in R&D and our commitment to operational excellence, Baxter Healthcare promises to remain a rewarding place to work and develop.