Senior General Ledger Reporting and Tax Analyst (SSC)

Michael Page; Kuala Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global shared service centre seeks an experienced financial professional to join their team. The role involves preparing comprehensive financial statements, assisting with statutory reporting, and implementing internal controls. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in accounting with professional qualifications, possess significant experience in accounting and management, and contribute to transformation initiatives.

Benefits

Inclusive, values-driven culture prioritizing diversity

Competitive compensation and benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting.
• First 2-3 years at a public accounting firm preferred.
• Experience with financial systems and processes transformations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for month-end and year-end reporting.
• Assist in year-end statutory reporting and audits.
• Supervise team members and provide financial insights.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Compliance with accounting standards

Education

Degree or diploma in accounting

ACCA, CPA, or ICAEW preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Blackline

Job description

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Flexible working hour

About Our Client

A global shared service centre

Job Description

- Prepare comprehensive financial statements for month-end and year-end reporting, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and maintaining a strong controllership mindset.
- Assist the Finance Manager with all aspects of year-end statutory reporting, including audits, corporate tax, and GST submissions. This includes preparing audit schedules, financial statements, and addressing audit queries and issues.
- Provide full support to the Finance Manager in implementing internal controls framework policies and processes, and participate in transformation and process improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the SSC's goal of becoming 100% paperless by redesigning controls, practices, and processes.
- Assist the Manager/Assistant Manager by offering guidance and supervising team members.
- Provide insights to management to aid in decision-making.
- Handle complex tasks such as financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Support initiatives for fast close accounting.
- Undertake any other ad-hoc assignments as needed.

The Successful Applicant

- Degree or diploma in accounting; professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or ICAEW are preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience, with the first 2 to 3 years ideally spent at a public accounting firm (candidates from Big 4 firms are highly preferred), followed by 1 to 2 years of relevant accounting and commercial experience in an MNC with a hybrid reporting structure.
- Candidates without public accounting experience but with strong backgrounds in managing accounting and commercial finance will also be considered.
- Experience with major transformational projects related to financial systems and processes (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Blackline) is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards is essential.

What's on Offer

Inclusive, values-driven culture prioritizing diversity.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Hybrid working arrangement