Senior Accountant

Terumo Asia Pacific; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical device company is seeking an experienced accountant to handle financial reporting and accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will manage tasks including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and regulatory reporting. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in finance/accountancy with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with SAP and strong analytical skills are essential. This role is based in Selangor, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of relevant experience, preferably with Big 4/MNCs.
• Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken).
• Regional experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full spectrum of accounting responsibilities including general ledger and corporate tax.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure accurate financial transactions in SAP.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and month-end financial reports.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Ability to work under pressure

Strong numeric and analytical abilities

Self-driven and meticulous

Operating knowledge of SAP

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience with automation tools

Ability to work across teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/finance

Accreditation from professional institution (e.g. CPA, CA)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

About the Company

As a global medical device company originating from Japan, we pursue reliable quality and technology to contribute to healthcare in more than 160 countries and regions around the globe. We promise to walk alongside healthcare professionals to continue to make great contribution to society, now and into the future.

Summary of the Role

Responsible for handling accounting and financial reporting tasks, including providing support to Regional Headquarters and Local Finance Team.

Note: Open to both Malaysians or Singapore candidates (citizen/PR)

Key Functions / Responsibilities

• Manage full spectrum of accounting responsibilities, including general ledger, accounts receivables, inventories, fixed assets, accruals and corporate tax computations
• Prepare and process journal entries, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded in SAP
• Timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end financial & expense reports
• Input month-end and quarter-end reporting packages within STRAVIS by established deadlines
• Prepare intercompany recharges, debit notes, reconciliations and statement of accounts
• Perform monthly review, validate and analysis of inventory balances, including slow moving, obsolete and inventory aging including adjustments for freight, and GR/IR reconciliation
• Identify inventory items requiring provision for impairment based on company policy or accounting standard.
• Monthly update of month-end closing exchange rates in SAP system
• Prepare management reporting in WorkDay Adaptive for separate management P/Ls
• Prepare regulatory reporting to regulators and tax authorities (e.g. GST returns, income and expenditure report and annual surveys)
• Manage statutory audits and preparation of estimated chargeable income, tax compliance and tax return declarations
• Support process improvement and automation initiatives
• Support implementation of new and revised Financial Reporting Standards (FRS 118, FRS 119 & Amendments to FRS 109) and sustainability reports
• Ad-hoc financial duties and filings assigned

Functional / Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of general accepted accounting principles, IFRS and SFRS
• Ability to work across functional business teams
• Self-driven, committed to continuous improvement, and aligned with Terumo’s core values
• Meticulous and have a keen eye on details.
• Strong numeric and analytical abilities
• “Hands on” attitude with a high level of initiative and drive
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Operating knowledge of SAP and experience with automation tools will be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Power BI

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/finance
• Accreditation from / member of any professional institution (e.g. CPA, CA) will be an added advantage
• More than 3 years of relevant experience and prior experience with Big 4/MNCs is advantageous
• Regional experience will be an added advantage
• Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken)

Note to External Recruitment Agencies:

Terumo does not recognize candidate submissions from any recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for payment of any recruitment fees due to the hiring of candidates whose resumes were submitted to Terumo employees or offices without the recruiting team's acknowledgement.