Senior Accountant, Shared Service Center

Haworth International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Haworth Malaysia is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage the general ledger, prepare monthly financial reports and support close processes, delivering timely insights to enable informed decisions.

You will collaborate with market finance teams, ensure compliance with US GAAP and local regulations, process payments, manage fixed assets, and support ad-hoc finance projects within a multinational, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ audit experience with one of the Big Four audit firms (mandatory).
• Preferably 1–2 years of accounting experience in a shared services environment, at Analyst level.
• Strong IT proficiency, especially in advanced spreadsheet applications and database management.
• Demonstrated multitasking, with analytical capabilities and solid financial planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the monthly financial reporting package, including account reconciliations.
• Follow up on outstanding reconciliation items to ensure accuracy.
• Support month-end closing activities, collaborating with market finance teams.
• Assist in reporting, consolidation, and analysis of financial results.
• Serve as a key contact for auditors, ensuring US GAAP and local compliance.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Handle daily finance operational tasks and cross-functional queries.
• Perform payment processing, PO invoice matching, and asset management.
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses, reports or presentations as requested.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Database management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing general ledger operations and preparing financial and management reports that deliver timely, relevant insights to support informed decision‑making and drive business performance.

A glimpse of your daily mission

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Prepare the monthly financial reporting package, including account reconciliations in compliance with company accounting policies.
• Follow up on outstanding reconciliation items to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, collaborating closely with market finance teams.
• Assist in the reporting, consolidation, and analysis of financial results.

Audit & Compliance

• Serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local regulatory policies
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of internal controls, processes, and system improvements.

Operational Finance Support

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of daily finance operational tasks.
• Handle finance-related queries from cross-functional teams and provide required financial support.

Accounting

• Perform payment processing and three‑way matching for PO invoices.
• Support PO invoice matching, receipt booking, and related transactional activities.
• Record incoming receipts in compliance with financial policies.
• Manage fixed asset processes, including acquisitions, transfers, disposals, and related documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the AP and AR teams as well as local business units to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform VAT receivable and payable settlement and netting

Ad‑Hoc Reporting & Projects

• Prepare ad-hoc analyses, reports, or presentations as requested by management.
• Support ad‑hoc activities and participate in finance-related projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ audit experience with one of the Big Four audit firms (mandatory).
• Preferably 1–2 years of accounting experience in a shared services environment, at the Analyst level.
• Strong IT proficiency, especially in advanced spreadsheet applications and database management.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, with strong strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, and solid financial and business planning skills.
• Proactive and result‑oriented team player, able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A hands‑on and independent individual with strong initiative and adaptability, capable of communicating effectively and collaboratively in a multicultural team environment.
• Detail‑oriented, matured, and able to multitask effectively.
• Strong organization skills, with the ability to track and manage tasks at a detailed level.

About Us

Haworth is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of office furniture, providing solutions for tomorrow’s customers worldwide. At the center of our work is the human being: What does a person need to work, what pushes them, motivate them and what makes people feel comfortable at work? Only if we can answer that question, we are able to introduce designs to our customers that will make them achieve their goals. To stay one step ahead, we invest in our own research, have a worldwide network of interesting partners and are part of think tanks around the world who are trying to think ahead. The family‑owned company, headquartered in Holland, Michigan/United States, employs more than 8,000 people and is represented in more than 150 countries in Asia, Europe and America with subsidiaries and partners.