Senior GL Accountant

Kerry; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in nutrition and taste seeks a Senior General Ledger Accountant in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves ensuring financial accuracy, leading closing activities, and utilizing automation tools to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of financial accounting experience and a strong grasp of IFRS standards. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a flexible working model.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible hybrid working model

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Financial Accounting with General Ledger ownership.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in a Shared Services or GBS environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute financial close activities accurately and on time.
• Prepare and review journal entries ensuring system efficiency.
• Drive automation in financial operations through digitalisation.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

SAP FI/CO

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

UiPath (RPA)

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Job description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

As a General Ledger Senior Accountant supporting the Europe region, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial results. This role goes beyond transactional processing—it demands ownership of financial data, analytical rigour, and a strong command of digital tools and technologies. You will collaborate across functions including Compliance, Tax, Statutory, and the broader Kerry GBS organisation, driving automation and continuous improvement in financial operations.

Work Location: 1 Powerhouse - 5 mins walk from Bandar Utama MRT Station

Reporting to: Intercompany Controller

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute timely financial close activities (monthly, quarterly, annual) in alignment with the close calendar.


• Ensure integrity and substantiation of general ledger balances, leveraging automation tools for reconciliation and validation.


• Prepare and review journal entries (accruals, prepayments, reclasses) with a focus on accuracy, relevance, and system efficiency.


• Perform balance sheet reconciliations; proactively resolve discrepancies and identify risks or optimisation opportunities.


• Review balance sheet reconciliations on behalf of the RTR Europe GL Controller for small and medium-sized entities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with business performance.


• Analyse financial results using digital dashboards and provide insightful commentary on variances, trends, and performance drivers.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial transactions reflect operational reality and are digitally traceable.


• Support subledger processes including reconciliations, settlements, and issue resolution


• Assist in preparing internal and external financial reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal digital policies.


• Experienced in intercompany accounting processes.


• Act as a key contact for internal/external audits, providing clear documentation and system-based evidence.


• Drive continuous improvement in GL processes, controls, and reporting quality through digitalisation and automation.


• Contribute to ERP and financial system enhancements, UAT testing, and process documentation.


• Champion the adoption of emerging technologies (AI, RPA, machine learning) to streamline RTR operations.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Accounting with proven ownership of GL responsibilities.


• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (IFRS preferred).


• Proficient in SAP FI/CO, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI.


• Experience with automation technologies such as RPA (e.g., UiPath), AI tools, and workflow orchestration platforms.


• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Automate, and other AI-driven financial tools.


• Experience in a Shared Services or GBS environment is highly desirable.


• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise tasks, and work independently in a digital-first environment.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

Key Competencies

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).


• Tech-savvy with a continuous improvement mindset.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on digital solutions.


• Clear and confident communicator with a business impact orientation.


• Ability to thrive in a matrixed, fast-paced, and digitally evolving environment.

What We Offer

• A values-driven, inclusive culture that embraces diversity and innovation.


• Competitive compensation and benefits package.


• Flexible hybrid working model with digital collaboration tools.


• Opportunities for professional growth, upskilling, and leadership development in finance technology.