Senior Inventory & Reporting Accountant

Alcon; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Sr. Associate I in Accounting & Reporting to ensure accuracy of financial records, posting and reconciling transactions in line with IFRS and company policies.

This role is part of the Finance, Accounting & Audit function and performs specialized tasks while supporting audits and process improvements. You will work with cross-functional teams, including COE, Customer Operations, and Local Finance, to drive timely close processes and accurate financial reporting for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualifications preferred or in progress.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin.
• 2–5 years of RTR experience in a Shared Services or multinational environment.
• Strong experience in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Solid understanding of IFRS, company accounting policies, and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the accounting and reporting of inventory for the commercial entity.
• Prepare and post journals on inventory provision and adjustments accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Coordinate with International Center of Excellence (COE) team who are managing the inventory provision calculation and understanding their working calculation and rationale.
• Manage material costing, costing release and investigate any issues on TPC and PPV.
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities in accordance with close calendars and SLAs.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items on Inventory related accounts.
• Prepare and support financial statements and reporting requirements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet movements on Inventory related accounts, providing clear and meaningful explanations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responses to queries.
• Identify and drive process improvements, standardization, and automation opportunities.
• Support new entity onboarding, transitions, or process standardization as required.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Customer Operations, Warehouse Team, LDM, IC and Local Finance

Skills

English

Mandarin

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Alcon is seeking a Sr. Associate I in Accounting & Reporting to ensure accuracy of financial records, posting and reconciling transactions in line with IFRS and company policies.

This role is part of the Finance, Accounting & Audit function and performs specialized tasks while supporting audits and process improvements. You will work with cross-functional teams, including COE, Customer Operations, and Local Finance, to drive timely close processes and accurate financial reporting for