Specialist Accounting Processes | Kuala Lumpur

BHP; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Performance-based bonuses

Employee share program

Job summary

BHP in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a finance professional to support the period-end close, maintain ledgers, and ensure timely monthly reporting. You will interact with regional teams and drive accurate financial statements.

Responsibilities include GL reconciliations, SOX/compliance support, and audits. A Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and relevant professional qualifications are preferred, with SAP and strong Excel skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA/CA) is an advantage.
• Experience in a large corporate or shared service is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage period-end close, journal postings, and monthly group reporting.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations and verify data integrity.
• Support SOX/compliance and internal/external audits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to standardize processes.

Skills

Analytical ability

Excel with macros

Deadline-driven

Risk management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/ACCA/CIMA/CA qualification (or in progress)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company description

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

We are a world‑leading resources company. Our corporate purpose is to bring people and resources together to build a better world. We do this through our strategy: to have the best capabilities, best commodities and best assets, to create long‑term value and high returns. We are among the world’s top producers of major commodities, including iron ore, metallurgical coal and copper. We also have substantial interests in oil, gas and energy coal.

With more than 80,000 employees and contractors, working across 90 locations worldwide, our people sit at the very heart of everything we do. We are focused on creating a safe workplace where our people feel connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

True to our purpose, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace.

About the Role

You will work collaboratively with your team and key stakeholders to provide support, guidance and produce results, including (but not limited to) the following deliverables:

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure conformance with the BHP Charter, the BHP Our Requirements, Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations.
• Demonstrate an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
• Execute and coordinate the period end close process, journal postings, and ensure ledgers closed on time for monthly group reporting.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations and data verification to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial results reported; follow up outstanding reconciling items with clear resolution on a timely basis.
• Preparation of half yearly external briefing papers, annual stewardship review, and other reporting submissions to Group Reporting.
• Support and participate to drive standardisation, improvement initiatives, collaboration and continue to embed BOS Practices in the day-to-day activities.
• Participate in SOX compliance by ensuring processes and internal controls in place are performed effectively to address the associated risks.
• Participate in internal and external audit requirements.

About You

To be successful in securing this role, ideally you will have the following skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree qualification in Accounting or Finance
• Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA/CA), either completed or currently pursuing will be added advantage

Experience and Technical Competencies

• Significant experience working with a large corporate or shared service function
• Strong analytical skill focus on accuracy, validation and problem solving
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel including Macro
• Demonstrated strong business acumen, risk management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines effectively
• Demonstrated experience working in SAP system

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance‑based bonuses and a best‑in‑class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.

• flexible working options
• generous paid parental leave policy
• other extended leave entitlements
• parent rooms
• performance‑based bonuses
• best‑in‑class employee share program

We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day.

We are focused on creating a workforce that's more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live.

providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation.

Why BHP

BHP is a world‑leading resources company dedicated to bringing people and resources together to build a better world. We are among the world’s top producers of major commodities, including iron ore, metallurgical coal and copper, and we also have substantial interests in oil, gas, and energy coal.

With more than 80,000 employees and contractors, working across 90 locations worldwide, BHP sits at the very heart of everything we do. BHP is focused on creating a safe workplace where our people feel connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

True to our purpose, BHP is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace.