Senior Accountant II

Quaker Houghton; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial leader in Selangor is seeking a finance leader to oversee financial processes across legal entities. Responsibilities include managing GAAP close processes, implementing accounting policies, and supporting budgeting. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 7 years of experience. An attractive training program and various wellbeing initiatives are offered.

Benefits

Excellent onboarding programs

Annual volunteering leave

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting and finance.
• Good English skills both written & verbal.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Able to travel from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly US GAAP financial close processes.
• Develop and oversee accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure financial management reporting tools are in place.
• Support the annual budgeting process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Office applications

Job description

About the job

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Pennsylvania, US. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

This is a overall finance leader role responsible for several legal entities in Malaysia & Singapore.

What will you do?

• Oversee the monthly US GAAP financial close processes, Month-end accounting close responsibilities, preparation of flux analysis, and accounts reconciliation.
• Oversee the Tax related to the US and local.
• Oversee the continuous improvement of accounting and financial processes and the team\'s development to achieve best practices and optimal output.
• Develop and oversee accounting policies and procedures to meet both current and future business models.
• Oversee the external audit, review and analyze results, and recommend the audited financial statements for approval.
• Develop and oversee the internal review function to ensure that finance and operations controls and policies are complied with in the provincial and field offices. Ensure effective follow-up processes are in place.
• Ensure financial management reporting tools and processes are in place to support the ongoing and future needs of the business.
• Providing and interpreting financial information, Supporting the annual budgeting process.
• Ensure optimal deployment of resources to achieve business goals.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting and finance.
• Good English skills both written & verbal
• Familiar with ERP Systems and office applications.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and reporting standards.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to travel from time to time.

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent onboarding and ongoing training programs as part of our QH University
• 2 days annual volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice
• Attractive Wellbeing, Women Inclusion & DEI programs
• Opportunity to join a market leading team where autonomy and initiative are expected

Who are we?

We are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together and Act with Integrity.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

Join the team and let’s do great things together!