Specialist, Accounting to Reporting (AtR)

MSD; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is seeking a Specialist, Accounting to Reporting to ensure accurate financial records for the APJC region. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience in finance or accounting within a multinational setting. Responsibilities include general ledger support and collaboration with finance teams to meet compliance with US GAAP. Strong analytical skills and experience with SAP are preferred. This role offers opportunities for professional development and engagement in global projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in finance or accounting for a multinational company.
• Experience with US GAAP and non-US GAAP environments.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general ledger support and financial close responsibilities.
• Ensure accurate and timely period reporting.
• Collaborate with virtual finance teams and local finance.

Skills

Account Collections

Analytical Problem Solving

Compliance SOX

Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations

Financial Accounting Controls

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Specialist, Accounting to Reporting (AtR)

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its 125-year legacy. Our company’s success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Our company, located across three regions (Americas, Europe, and Asia), is responsible for the timely and efficient delivery of standardized, global financial processes. The BSC – AP in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia will be responsible for the execution and delivery of a broad range of financial services and processes across our company business divisions and markets for the AP region.

Role Summary

The Specialist, Accounting to Reporting (AtR) will be responsible for ensuring that the transactions for their respective market(s) within the APJC region have been properly accounted for and accurately reflected in our company’s accounting records. The Specialist will work closely with Local Finance Teams to ensure that the accounting records: (i) accurately reflect the results of the associated business, (ii) are in line with US GAAP and (iii) comply with respective local statutory and tax requirements. The Specialist is also responsible for ensuring a robust control environment is maintained following all audit requirements, enabling the AtR function based in Petaling Jaya to partner with Finance and Business counterparts to meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general ledger support and analysis inclusive of period‑end financial close responsibilities for the AP.
• Provide support across General Ledger and other AtR sub‑process activities.
• Maintain an accurate and current accounting ledger reflecting the country's transactional reality through timely posting of all required items.
• Ensure all transactions are correctly reflected in the ledger on a country basis.
• Ensure accurate and timely period reporting that complies with corporate and country requirements.
• Responsible for monthly account reconciliation processes on a timely basis and adhering to all corporate standards and guidelines.
• Actively identify opportunities for streamlining and improving service delivery and participate in special projects.
• Work closely with other team members to effectively manage workload and gain exposure to multiple finance and business disciplines within our company.
• Review and sign off the final financial package and the balance sheet reconciliations.
• Execute work in line with audit controls and accounting principles.
• Collaborate with virtual finance teams (COSI, IC COE, EMEA/Americas BSCs & Local Finance) and onsite BSC towers (OtC/PTP).
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and reporting SOX requirements.
• Work with our company’s outsourced BPO partner for General Ledger.
• Participate in global projects and initiatives.
• Ensure required accuracy on all defined KPIs and SLAs is met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a finance or accounting department of a multinational company, including demonstrable experience with US and non‑US accounting (Pharmaceutical industry a plus).
• Business‑level English skills (speaking and writing) required.
• Experience using SAP desired.
• Experience with US GAAP desired.
• Experience with non‑US GAAP environments.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience working with global cultures.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organization skills required.
• Demonstrated commitment to education and professional development.
• Advance problem‑solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new.
• Good problem‑solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processes.
• Intermediate to advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Ability to operate independently and remain focused through change or uncertainty, maintaining professionalism.

Required Skills

• Account Collections
• Adaptability
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Animal Vaccination
• Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations
• Business Administration
• Business Support
• Compliance SOX
• Credit Management
• Finance
• Financial Accounting Controls
• Financial Advising
• Financial Operations
• Financial Reports
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Global Financial Markets
• Human Resources (HR) Shared Services Advisory
• Interpersonal Relationships
• IS Audit
• Management Process
• Personability
• Preparation of Financial Reports
• Problem Solving
• Project Management