Senior Finance Analyst

LIXIL International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a finance professional to manage month-end closing activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and support corporate budgeting processes. The ideal candidate has a diploma in accounting, at least 4-6 years of relevant experience, and strong SAP skills. This role requires good communication and analytical skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant working experience, with 2 years in a similar capacity in multinational companies.
• Strong knowledge in local accounting standards and local tax regulations preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate completion of month-end closing activities.
• Partner with Corporate Function Leaders to review monthly costs.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and tax laws.

Skills

Strong knowledge in SAP

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma in accounting with professional certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end closing activities.
• Prepare and review monthly P&L for both Singapore entities, ensuring the figures are complete and postings are accurate at both the cost center and G/L levels.
• Manage balance sheet (BS) reporting requirements, including updating actuals and forecasts in Anaplan.
• Partner with the FP&A team to share best practices and enhance forecast accuracy.
• Review and maintain intercompany cross-charge schedules.
• Conduct monthly BS schedule reviews with the COE.
• Maintain intercompany trading transactions through LIC and GPPL, including transfer pricing (TP) maintenance in SAP.
• Perform ad hoc assignments and support other duties as required.

Business partnering

• Partner with Corporate Function Leaders to review monthly costs
• Support the rolling forecasts and variance analysis
• Support the annual budget process and monthly management reporting

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, statutory reporting, and tax laws, with expertise in local accounting standards, the Companies Act, and the Income Tax Act.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to ensure governance and risk mitigation.
• Monitor compliance requirements across financial operations and proactively address any gaps to maintain operational integrity.

Qualifications

• Diploma in accounting with professional certification is preferred
• Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant working experience with at least 2 years in a similar capacity in multinational companies
• Strong knowledge in SAP, reporting system, local accounting standards and local tax regulations preferred
• Good communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Meticulous with good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be hands-on and able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment