Senior Analyst, Accounting Operations

Jobtailor; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Finance Analyst to support general ledger processes and monthly closings in Malaysia. You will prepare journal entries, analyze Balance Sheet and P&L, and consolidate reporting for Group entities and corporate stakeholders.

You will ensure timely submissions, perform variance analysis, and collaborate with auditors and country controllers. Strong Excel skills and SAP knowledge are essential, with an accounting degree and audit exposure advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or relevant.
• 3–4 years of related working experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform General Ledger (GL) functions.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for the monthly closing process.
• Prepare and analyse Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss schedules.
• Prepare monthly reports for Corporate and regional stakeholders.
• Perform consolidated financial accounting, review and reporting for Group entities and transactions.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of reports and schedules to supervisors.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of postings.
• Perform periodic financial variance analysis.
• Assist Assistant Managers and Managers with periodic reports.
• Propose high-level adjustments where necessary.
• Work with stakeholders, corporate and country requestors to ensure accruals are justified and correctly posted.
• Investigate significant and outstanding items through analytical review of P&L and BS schedules.
• Perform, check and consolidate reporting for submission.
• Prepare and maintain monthly and quarterly management reports and yearly statutory accounts.
• Handle ad-hoc stakeholder, corporate and country requests.
• Liaise with Process Owners and Country Controllers regarding payment information.
• Liaise with external auditors when required.
• Back up team members on daily tasks.
• Assist with ad-hoc assignments.

Skills

Journal Entry Preparation

Balance Sheet Analysis

Profit and Loss Analysis

General Ledger Functions

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Professional Degree in Accounting (CAP, ACCA, CA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Consolidation Tools

Job description

• Perform General Ledger (GL) functions
• Prepare monthly journal entries for the monthly closing process
• Prepare and analyse Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss schedules
• Prepare monthly reports for Corporate and regional stakeholders
• Perform consolidated financial accounting, review and reporting for Group entities and transactions
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of reports and schedules to supervisors
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of postings
• Perform periodic financial variance analysis
• Assist Assistant Managers and Managers with periodic reports
• Propose high-level adjustments where necessary
• Work with stakeholders, corporate and country requestors to ensure accruals are justified and correctly posted
• Investigate significant and outstanding items through analytical review of P&L and BS schedules
• Perform, check and consolidate reporting for submission
• Prepare and maintain monthly and quarterly management reports and yearly statutory accounts
• Handle ad-hoc stakeholder, corporate and country requests
• Liaise with Process Owners and Country Controllers regarding payment information
• Liaise with external auditors when required
• Back up team members on daily tasks
• Assist with ad-hoc assignments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or relevant
• Minimum 3 to 4 years of related working experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel and Word
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and speaking)
• Strong analytical skills with attention to details
• Team player with ability to work independently and committed
• Able to work under tight schedule
• Have a high level of integrity & responsibility with strong work ethics
• Professional Degree in Accounting (CAP, ACCA & CA etc.) is preferred
• 1 to 2 years of audit background is preferred and would be added advantage
• Working experience in Shared Service Center would be added advantage
• Knowledge in SAP or equivalent consolidation tools would be added advantage

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in General Ledger functions, financial reporting, and variance analysis, with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness. Proficient in stakeholder communication and collaboration, ensuring effective financial management and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• General Ledger Functions
• Financial Reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Professional Degree in Accounting

Hard Skills

• Journal Entry Preparation
• Balance Sheet Analysis
• Profit and Loss Analysis
• Consolidated Financial Accounting
• Financial Variance Analysis

Soft Skills

• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Team Player
• Ability to Work Independently

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Professional Degree in Accounting (CAP, ACCA, CA)

Industry Keywords

• Shared Service Center
• Audit Background
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Management
• Statutory Accounts

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• SAP
• Consolidation Tools