Senior Associate, Accounting & Reporting(STAT & Tax)

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

Job summary

Alcon, the global leader in eye care, seeks a Senior Associate, Financial Reporting & Statutory Compliance to drive statutory reporting, tax filings, and financial reporting for APAC entities, primarily Malaysia and Singapore.

You will collaborate with Statutory Auditors, Tax Agents, Global Tax, and local finance teams to ensure audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and accurate reporting, while supporting process improvements and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Professional accounting certification such as ACCA/CPA/CA/CIMA or equivalent is an added advantage.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in External Audit, Statutory Reporting, Financial Reporting, Tax Compliance, or related accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statutory audits and ensure timely filings.
• Prepare statutory financial accounts in compliance with local regulations.
• Support corporate tax filings and indirect tax submissions.
• Collaborate with auditors, tax agents, and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain records and assist process improvements.

Skills

Statutory reporting

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Audit coordination

Regulatory compliance

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA/CPA/CA/CIMA or equivalent (desirable)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At 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