Senior Coordinator GL

Hapag Lloyd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hapag Lloyd in Malaysia is seeking a diligent GL Accountant to manage end-to-end GL processes, banking operations, and monthly/annual closings. You will update the general ledger, maintain fixed assets, and assist in tax filings and statutory reporting.

The role requires 3–5 years of GL experience, SAP FI/CO proficiency, and strong attention to detail. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is essential, with ACCA/CPA/MIA recommended. This is a full-time Kuala Lumpur position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in General Ledger accounting or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end GL processes.
• Experience with SAP FI/CO.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and cash position monitoring (CPR).

Responsibilities

• Provide support in banking, cash flow monitoring, GL updating, and fixed asset registers.
• Handle agent settlements, intercompany invoices/work, and posting of accounting documents.
• Assist in annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly/quarterly reporting
• Prepare financial statements per local standards and tax requirements.
• Monthly reconciliations for prepayments, deposits, provisions and accruals.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing and reporting.
• Assist in quarterly/annual corporate tax filings, indirect taxes, and audits.
• Prepare CPR and remittance of funds; monitor cash flow and liquidity.
• Record cash/bank transactions in GL; perform bank reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset register and coordinate annual asset count.
• Coordinate ICCL and identify improvements for controls.
• Support SAP system maintenance, upgrades, and monitoring.

Skills

GL accounting

Banking operations

Financial reporting

Intercompany settlements

SAP FI/CO

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

ACCA/CPA/MIA recommended

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Job description

To provide support in areas of banking, cash flow monitoring, GL updating, maintenance of fixed asset registers and monthly, quarterly and annual financial & tax reporting including of Agent’s.

Handle agent settlements, intercompany invoices and settlements, and accounting document postings, ensuring completeness and proper document scanning and retention.

Assist in annual budget preparation, quarterly forecasts, monthly expenditure analysis, quarterly reporting, and ad hoc reports.

Assist in preparing financial statements in accordance with local accounting standards and statutory requirements.

Prepare monthly reconciliations for prepayments, deposits, provisions, general creditor accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.

Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and annual closing and reporting deadlines.

Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual corporate tax filings, indirect tax matters, tax risk assessments, and tax audits.

Prepare monthly Cash Positioning Reports (CPR), account settlements, applicable tax returns, agent-related charges, and ensure timely remittance of funds to HLAG.

Record cash and bank transactions in the GL, perform bank reconciliations, clear suspense accounts, and ensure timely journal entries and GL updates.

Monitor cash flow and ensure sufficient operating funds are maintained in the respective bank accounts.

Maintain the fixed asset register, perform annual reconciliation with Administration records, and coordinate the annual asset count.

Prepare and coordinate the monthly Internal Control Checklist (ICCL), identify control gaps, and recommend corrective measures.

Support SAP system maintenance, upgrades, and monitoring, and participate in other projects or tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related Business Administration field. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or MIA are highly recommended.

3–5 years of experience in General Ledger accounting, banking operations, or financial reporting. Shared Service Center/GCC experience is an advantage.

Strong knowledge of end-to-end GL processes, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and month-end/quarter-end closing.

Experience in bank reconciliations, cash position monitoring (CPR), and intercompany settlements.

Good understanding of local tax requirements, including Corporate Tax, SST/GST, and Withholding Tax.

Strong working knowledge of SAP FI/CO for accounting postings, system maintenance, and monitoring.

Familiarity with Internal Control Checklists (ICCL) and the ability to identify and recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls.

Ability to perform expenditure analysis and support budget preparation and quarterly forecasting.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet strict monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines accurately and on time.

Effective coordination and communication skills when working with agents, internal departments, auditors, and supervisors.