Specialist, Financial/ Management Reporting (Accounting) - Penang

Averis Sdn Bhd; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider specializing in Finance & Accounting seeks an experienced professional for operational accounting tasks in Penang. The successful candidate will be responsible for month-end closings, financial reporting, and supporting audits, while contributing to improvement initiatives. This role offers opportunities for career progression and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Cross-training

Overseas postings

Learning programs

Rewards

Recreational activities

Job rotation opportunities

Professional memberships

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with SAP or RPA is an advantage.
• Degree/diploma/professional certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely and accurate closure of accounts for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end.
• Prepare management reports and conduct analytical reviews of financial statements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives like RPA and LEAN 6 Sigma.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree/diploma/professional certification in a related field

Tools

SAP

RPA

Job description

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Established in 2006, Averis is recognized as a multinational Global Business Services and Solutions provider that specializes in Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, IT Project & Operation, Shipping Documentation, Change Management, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Corporate Function Services, and Digital.

We’re currently headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and have recently expanded to Penang, Dubai, Brazil, and Indonesia. To date, we support our customers across various industries that range from manufacturing to RSPO certified palm, and clean and renewable energy.

Job Description:

• Operational activities including fixed asset and general accounting master data maintenance and transactional processing.
• Coordinate and ensure timely and accurate closure of accounts for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Preparation of management reports at entity and group levels, including preliminary results, management reporting packs, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Support the budget control processes for the business group.
• Perform entity and consolidated statutory accounts, execute consolidation tasks, and prepare monthly consolidated financial statements.
• Maintain system control, master data, and validation according to statutory and management requirements.
• Conduct analytical reviews of intercompany analysis and financial statements.
• Support yearly group audits and respond to audit queries.
• Assist with ad-hoc analysis and requests from the business group.
• Update financial and reporting systems to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives like RPA, LEAN 6 Sigma, KAIZEN, and other projects.
• Provide support on audit-related matters as needed.

Requirements:

• Degree/diploma/professional certification in a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with SAP or RPA is an advantage.
• Willing to be based in Penang.

Additional Information:

To apply, include your expected monthly salary and answer questions about your experience with workforce management systems, external auditing, and management reporting accounting.

Perks include medical benefits, cross-training, overseas postings, learning programs, rewards, recreational activities, job rotation opportunities, and professional memberships.

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