Senior Associate, Inventory & Financial Reporting

Alcon MX; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon, a global leader in eye care, is seeking a Sr. Associate I, Accounting & Reporting (Professional Path) in Kuala Lumpur.

You will handle inventory accounting, journal postings, and close processes, ensuring IFRS compliance and strong internal controls while supporting audits and process improvements. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years RTR experience in a multinational setting, proficiency in English and Mandarin, and knowledge of SAP closing and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; professional qualification preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Account inventory-related transactions and reporting for the commercial entity.
• Post journals for inventory provisions and adjustments.
• Coordinate with COE on inventory provisions calculations and rationales.
• Manage material costing, costing release, and investigate issues on TPC/PPV.
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Prepare and support financial statements and reports for stakeholders.
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet movements in inventory accounts.
• Ensure internal controls and accounting policy compliance.
• Support audits and respond to queries with audit schedules.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Customer Operations and Warehouse.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Month-end close

Audit support

Excel proficiency

Mandarin

English

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CIMA (in progress or preferred)

Tools

SAP closing & reporting

MS Excel

Job description

Alcon, a global leader in eye care, is seeking a Sr. Associate I, Accounting & Reporting (Professional Path) in Kuala Lumpur.

You will handle inventory accounting, journal postings, and close processes, ensuring IFRS compliance and strong internal controls while supporting audits and process improvements. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years RTR experience in a multinational setting, proficiency in English and Mandarin, and knowledge of SAP closing and Excel.