Global Month End Close Senior Accountant

Baxter International Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. recherche un Accrued Liabilities Accountant basé à Kuala Lumpur. Le candidat idéal aura au moins 3 ans d'expérience dans un environnement multinational, ainsi qu'une bonne connaissance des US GAAP. Ce rôle implique de préparer des journaux manuels, de résoudre des problèmes complexes et de collaborer avec des équipes worldwide, tout en améliorant les processus financiers.

Qualifications

• Minimum de 3 ans d'expérience professionnelle pertinente.
• Bonne connaissance des US GAAP.
• Expérience en environnement multinational et/ou audit.

Responsibilities

• Préparer des journaux manuels pour divers frais d'accumulation avec documentation adéquate.
• Vérifier les accumulations de dépenses créées par les systèmes d'approvisionnement.
• Répondre aux requêtes des finances locales de manière opportune.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Part qualified ACCA/CIMA/CPA

Tools

MS Excel

Blackline

JDE

Alteryx

W-Desk

Job description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

There has not been a more exciting time to join Baxter. We are in the midst of a transformation that is building a world-class finance organization. Baxter Business Services is a group dedicated to providing centralized service to many of Baxter’s core business processes. Now we need you. From day one, you will have the opportunity to develop your career through a variety of jobs and experiences. When you join us, you can also expect access to training and mentoring in a supportive environment. From day one, you will have opportunities to collaborate with people all over the world.This is where you are empowered to do your best work.

Summary:

• The Accrued 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.

Essential Duties and 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

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:

• 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 holidays

Reasonable Accommodations

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