Junior General Ledger Accountant

Adecco Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Malaysia is seeking a GL Accountant in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves preparing financial entries, ensuring accurate accounting, and coordinating audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 2-3 years of experience in a multinational environment. Strong skills in SAP and advanced Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of significant experience in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial analysis, reporting or auditing within manufacturing entities in a multinational environment and public companies.
• Proven skill in promoting harmonious working relationships in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of work performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and ensure correct accounting information is uploaded in the system.
• Check the correctness of journal entries provided by business teams.
• Work on SAP accounting modules and ensure all financial numbers are input correctly.
• Perform general accounting and cost accounting month end close.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist the auditors.

Skills

English language skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

SAP proficiency

Microsoft Word

Excel (advanced)

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

Job Description:

• Prepare journal entries and ensure correct accounting information is uploaded in the system as per the supporting documents and right account codes as per the guidelines.
• Check the correctness of journal entries provided by business teams to mark the corrections to relevant teams.
• Work on SAP accounting modules like FICO and FA modules, BPC, Cadency to ensure all financial numbers are input correctly and management reporting is accurate.
• Perform general accounting and cost accounting month end close within deadlines set.
• Prepare fixed asset and balance sheet schedules on a timely manner and keep a repository of the same to be ready for review at times required by management or auditing teams. Review and update the detailed fixed assets schedule and accumulated depreciation.
• Prepare trial balance for account reconciliation and balance sheet GL reconciliations in Cadency system.
• Prepare bank reconciliation statements by comparing bank statements against ledger transactions.
• Prepare audit schedules related to fixed assets and assist the auditors in their inquiries.
• Prepare of various reconciliations by ensuring correct period data is downloaded from system and correct mapping has been done to minimize open item or error during reconciliation.
• GR/IR accounts analysis and clearing.
• Extract information from SAP, BPC and BW to prepare management reports.
• Maintain repository on shared drive.
• Provide supporting data and documents during statutory audits.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and reporting deadlines.
• Enforce and maintain SOX compliance and controls for policies and procedures.
• Identify and review process improvement opportunities for daily, weekly, and monthly activities.
• Attend external and internal audits (Prepare and provide financial information for internal/external audits)
• Identifying process opportunity areas and coordinating the implementation of continuous improvement and process standardization initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates will have:

• 2-3 years of significant experience in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial analysis, reporting or auditing within manufacturing entities in a multinational environment and public companies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• English language skills required.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Proven skill in promoting harmonious working relationships in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of work performance, follow through on assignments, and anticipate, identify, and analyze problems and resolve or recommend course of action for resolution as appropriate.
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities effectively in order to meet timelines
• Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills
• Must present a highly professional image and attitude
• Strong work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills including SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel (advanced), Powerpoint.
• Experience working with SAP is a plus

If you are interested to apply, please forward your latest resume [e-mail]

Subject: Job Application –GL Accountat