Senior Associate, Accounting & Reporting

Alcon; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon in Selangor, Malaysia seeks a Senior Associate to lead statutory compliance and financial reporting for APAC manufacturing entities, mainly Malaysia and Singapore. You will liaise with auditors, tax agents, and global tax teams to ensure timely filings and audit readiness.

The role requires 3–5 years in external audit or statutory reporting, with SAP and Excel proficiency, and strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (ACCA/CPA/CIMA desirable).
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in external audit, statutory reporting, or tax/compliance.
• Experience with public accounting or audit firms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statutory compliance and tax filings with internal teams and external advisors.
• Prepare statutory financial accounts and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting accuracy.
• Support audit readiness, tax audits, and transfer pricing documentation as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across APAC to ensure reporting timeliness.

Skills

Financial reporting

Statutory compliance

Tax knowledge

Audit liaison

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CIMA desirable

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

## Senior Associate, Accounting & ReportingApply: Not applicable: Selangor – AGS: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R-2026-50221At Alcon, we are inspired by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care, we boldly innovate, champion progress, and act with speed. We recognize and celebrate the contributions of our people, offering career opportunities that empower growth and fulfillment. Together, we go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and customers. We cultivate an inclusive culture and invite diverse, talented individuals to join us in shaping the future of eye care. **Senior Associate, Financial Reporting & Statutory Compliance** serves as a key point of contact for financial reporting, statutory compliance, and accounting activities supporting manufacturing entities across APAC, primarily Malaysia and Singapore. The role is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate completion of statutory audits, corporate tax filings, financial reporting activities, and regulatory submissions while maintaining compliance with local statutory and tax requirements.The position collaborates closely with Statutory Auditors, Tax Agents, Global Tax, Finance, Record-to-Report (R2R), Record-to-Payment (R2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), local business teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and reporting accuracy. The role also serves as a subject matter expert on statutory reporting and tax matters while contributing to process improvements and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES****Statutory Compliance*** Coordinate and collect information from various functional teams, including Record-to-Report, Record-to-Payment, Order-to-Cash, warehouse operations, business analytics, and local stakeholders to support external statutory audits.* Act as the primary liaison between auditors and internal stakeholders, ensuring audit requests are clearly communicated and completed accurately within agreed timelines.* Prepare statutory financial accounts and ensure compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.* Work closely with external Tax Agents to provide required documentation and information for corporate tax filings.* Ensure statutory and tax filings are completed accurately and submitted within regulatory deadlines.* Support indirect tax submissions, government surveys, and other periodic statutory reporting requirements.* Coordinate with government authorities and internal stakeholders on corporate tax matters, VAT/GST claims, and tax refund processes.* Prepare monthly Corporate Tax and Deferred Tax calculations and address queries from Global Tax teams.* Prepare month-end FCRS schedules and tax-related reporting packages.* Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for local statutory reporting and taxation matters.* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with statutory and tax regulations.* Support implementation of audit recommendations and tax-related corrective actions.* Prepare and maintain Transfer Pricing documentation, including industry benchmarking and business analysis from a tax perspective.* Support tax audits and provide required documentation and explanations to tax authorities. **Financial Reporting*** Perform month-end review of balance sheet accounts and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.* Act as the primary contact for Consolidation and Reporting teams for reporting-related queries and follow-up actions.* Participate in regional balance sheet review activities and reporting discussions.* Serve as the key contact for local stakeholders on accounting and financial reporting matters.* Collaborate with local FP&A teams and Finance leadership on accounting treatments, reporting requirements, and finance initiatives.* Support period-end closing activities and ensure timely submission of financial reporting deliverables.* Identify reporting risks, control gaps, and opportunities for process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and compliance. **Compliance & Continuous Improvement*** Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with company policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.* Support internal and external audits by providing timely and accurate documentation.* Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable records for statutory, tax, and financial reporting activities.* Participate in process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence. **WHAT YOU'LL BRING****Education***(minimum/desirable)** Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.* Professional accounting certification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent is an added advantage. **Experience*** 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in External Audit, Statutory Reporting, Financial Reporting, Tax Compliance, or related accounting functions.* Prior experience with a public accounting or audit firm is preferred.* Strong knowledge of statutory financial reporting, corporate taxation, and financial accounting principles.* Experience operating within a multinational and matrix organization environment.* Exposure to manufacturing operations and APAC statutory reporting requirements is an advantage.* Experience supporting external audits, tax filings, transfer pricing, and regulatory reporting activities. **Technical Skills*** SAP knowledge is preferred.* Strong understanding of financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and period-end close processes.* Knowledge of corporate tax, deferred tax calculations, and statutory compliance requirements.* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. **Personal Attributes*** Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.* Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and cultures.* Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. ## HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON* Opportunity to work with a leading global medical device company.* Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive work environment.* Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.* Continuous learning and development opportunities.* Exposure to regional and global finance, tax, and reporting initiatives.