Specialist Accounting & Reporting

Omya Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced accounting professional for our Kuala Lumpur shared services operations. The role focuses on B2C accounting, month-end close, and statutory reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You will coordinate with Controlling, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable, supporting audits and providing clear stakeholder communication on escalations and remedial actions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, B2C operations, month-end close, or statutory audit support.
• Experience with SAP, Coupa, Trintech, and OneStream for reconciliations and reporting.
• Strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee daily and monthly B2C accounting tasks: GL entries, month-end close, internal and external reporting.
• Act as SME for statutory audits; coordinate audits and respond to auditor requests.
• Ensure accuracy of postings, reconciliations, and closing steps aligned to calendars and deadlines.
• Resolve escalations related to postings, discrepancies, and missing documentation; perform root-cause analysis.

Skills

GL Accounting

Month-end Closing

Audit Readiness

Reconciliations

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics

Tools

SAP FI

SAP S4/HANA

Coupa - Treasury

Trintech - Cadency

OneStream

Job description

Service Performance and Issue Resolution

• Execute and oversee daily and monthly B2C Accounting operational tasks, including GL Accounting (e.g., process journal entries, prepare and post recurring journals), Month-end Closing (e.g., perform close management, perform reconciliations, perform FI invoice accruals), Internal Reporting (e.g., prepare reporting package) and External Reporting (e.g., prepare statutory financial reports), ensuring timely and accurate execution
• Act as the point of contact for statutory audit support, coordinating and managing statutory financial audits, preparing audit documentation, and responding to auditor requests
• Ensure the accuracy of financial postings, support documents, reconciliations, and closing steps, ensuring alignment with closing calendars and reporting deadlines
• Resolve complex escalations related to incorrect postings, mismatches, missing documentation, or unclear account balances, performing root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Identify and monitor (recurring) issues, perform root cause analysis and work with the process management team on the remediation or improvement to prevent recurrence
• Escalate structural issues, risks, and recurring defects to the appropriate channels

Implementation of Changes and Improvements

• Contribute as SME to standardization and continuous improvement of B2C Accounting & Reporting processes and procedures
• Work closely with the B2C process management team to ensure continuous improvement of underlying processes
• Support the implementation of new or updated work instructions, tools, and systems along the process (e.g., SAP, Coupa - Treasury, Trintech - Cadency, OneStream) including system testing and change management (e.g., end user training)
• Document and align with the process management team on the updates required to the standard operating procedures and control matrices to reflect process changes and lessons learned
• Collect improvement ideas, contribute to the operational improvement backlog and work with the team lead and the process management team on the prioritization
• Participate in pilot activities, testing, and training related to changes impacting the operational line

Process Accuracy and Reconciliation

• Ensure accuracy of accounting entries and closing documentation in accordance with IFRS/GAAP and company policies
• Perform reconciliations, investigate and resolve variances, and ensure completeness of supporting evidence
• Maintain and test key controls around accounting postings and closing activities to support compliance and audits
• Support month-end close activities by ensuring all items are posted or adequately reconciled for financial reporting
• Coach and provide guidance to peers on accounting workflows, closing activities and audit readiness

Stakeholder Management and Communication

• Coordinate with Controlling, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other finance stakeholders to resolve complex issues and align on the remediation
• Serve as primary SME contact for internal stakeholders on accounting treatment, closing steps and statutory reporting
• Provide clear, timely communication to stakeholders on the status of escalations, corrective actions and process changes
• Act as key liaison for external auditors, supporting audit requests and ad-hoc queries related to statutory audits and reporting

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field. Relevant vocational education with significant experience may be considered.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, B2C operations, month-end closing, statutory audit support, or related financial operations, preferably in a global shared services organization
• Experience working with accounting and closing systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa - Treasury, Trintech - Cadency, OneStream) and performing reconciliations
• Experience performing root-cause analysis and supporting system/process improvement initiatives, including change management (i.e., end user training)

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong expertise in GL Accounting, month-end closing, statutory audit and external reporting processes
• Solid understanding of accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and statutory reporting requirements
• Strong expertise with SAP FI and accounting-related modules or comparable systems - SAP S4/HANA experience is an advantage
• Solid understanding of internal controls and audit compliance requirements
• Strong attention to detail for financial documentation and closing evidence
• Ability to handle confidential financial records securely
• Excellent communication skills and ability to act as an SME with stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and process-orientation skills

Other Requirements

• Very good command of English, both oral and written
• Additional language(s) beneficial depending on team location and scope
• High level of confidentiality when handling sensitive treasury and financial information

Position Scope

Reporting Line(s) Solid line(s) to: Team Lead Accounting & Reporting

Working Relationships

• Team Lead Accounting & Reporting
• Head of Accounting & Reporting Process management within Book-2-Close Controlling, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams
• Project team (e.g., for any implementation projects)
• Other Specialists within Book-2-Close and adjacent processes
• Internal Auditors
• External contacts Service providers or external business partners as required for daily operations
• External auditors
• Legal bodies
• Tool and technology providers

About Omya

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose. Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.