Record To Report Accountant

Zimmer Biomet; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet seeks an APAC RTR Senior Accountant to perform month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting within Global Business Services. The role supports AP/AR, master data, and SOX compliance while coordinating with audit teams and management.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in accounting, solid US GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and fluency in English and Mandarin. A fast-paced environment with deadlines and process improvements awaits in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in accounting, ACCA or equivalent.
• CPA or equivalent a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in Shared Services/GBS is a plus.
• Fluent English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Perform GBS RTR processes, including period end close and journal entries.
• Close the general ledger with reconciliations and fixed assets reviews.
• Prepare financial and external reporting deliverables.
• Support AP and AR, and master data activities.
• Assist internal and external audits and SOX controls.
• Identify process improvements and drive automation projects.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

English fluency

Mandarin

SAP

ERP (Finance)

Education

Bachelor in Accounting

ACCA or equivalent

CPA (a plus)

Tools

SAP

ERP Finance

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

Global Business Services (GBS) drives alignment among business units to integrate governance, locations, and business practices across the enterprise to achieve transformative performance improvements. GBS drives collaboration and sharing to improve delivery efficiency, effectiveness, and business outcomes. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) GBS RTR Senior Accountant has responsibility for performing various reporting and accounting duties including assisting in month end close process and providing general accounting support.

This is urgent hiring. Preferred candidate who able to join immedaitly or early Nov 2026.

How You'll Create Impact

• Perform GBS RTR processes and activities, including:
• Period End Close: Closing the general ledger, posting adjusting journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting and reviews and approvals.
• Financial and External Reporting.
• Intercompany Processing and Reconciliation.
• Additional General Accounting.
• Internal and External Audit Support.
• Statutory Accounting and Reporting.
• Finance Master Data Management.
• Support AP and AR team as back-up.
• Master Data: Customer & Vendor Master Data review & unblock.
• AP: Manage invoice processing.
• AP: Manage payment processing.
• AP: General tasks such as user support and query handling.
• AR: Develop Cash forecast
• AR: Manage issuance of Tax Invoices & Agency commission AR/AP net-off request
• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare monthly standard and adjusting journal entries.
• Perform account reconciliations as assigned, research and resolve reconciling items.
• Ensure all close activities are complete, signed off on, and books are closed per established close calendar.
• Maintains Statutory records and participate in Statutory audit preparation, ensures all compliance objectives are met.
• Prepares data for Internal audits and Tax audits.
• Execute requirements for SOX controls and compliance reporting and manage review process.
• Execute process improvements, technology implementations, and automations to streamline the efficiency and effectiveness of the APAC RTR process.
• Complete ad-hoc projects and reports.
• Research management questions and resolve issues.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Strong analytical, oral and written communication, teamwork, and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Highly motivated, self-starter willing to meet strict deadlines and time constraints.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of established general accounting policies & procedures.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to think critically to perform other duties and ad-hoc requests, as assigned.
• Computer skills including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Finance and Controlling modules (particularly SAP), General Ledger, database management, and Blackline. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other workflow tools used in shared service environments

Your Background

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, ACCA or equivalent.
• CPA or equivalent a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Must have a working knowledge of US GAAP and other regional and global accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, IASB).
• Previous experience working in a Shared Services/GBS environment a plus.
• Ability to read, write and speak English & Mandarin fluently.

Travel Expectations

Less than 5%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability