Senior Associate I, Accounting and Reporting

Alcon; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in eye care is seeking a Sr. Associate I in Accounting & Reporting to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. Key responsibilities include posting financial transactions, verifying accuracy, and supporting audits. Candidates should have a university degree in Accounting/Finance, 4-6 years of relevant finance experience, and familiarity with SAP. This role offers competitive compensation, a supportive team environment, and continuous development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of finance experience with in-depth functional expertise.
• Experience working in Shared Finance Services.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-national matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Post financial transactions and verify data accuracy.
• Review compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Financial transaction posting

Data accuracy verification

Compliance review

Multi-national collaboration

SAP knowledge

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance

Chartered Accountant/CA/CPA/MBA desirable

Tools

SAP

JDE

Job description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Sr. Associate I, Accounting & Reporting (Professional Path), is primarily responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial records by calculating, posting, verifying, and reconciling transactions in line with standards. You will perform specialized tasks, conduct independent research, and contribute to project goals with your advanced skills. Specifics include:

• Perform calculations and post financial transactions to the ledger
• Verify data accuracy and reconcile accounts
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and variance analyses
• Review transactions for compliance with accounting standards and maintain compliance with accounting policies and regulations
• Support audits by providing accurate and complete financial data

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service Delivery – Operational oversight to provide services at expected levels with a clear customer focus, including handling exceptions. Provide functional guidance to team members. Interact proactively within FSC and with Divisions to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting. Resolve escalated issues and disputes.
• Collaborates with key external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities/auditors.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for related policies and processes.
• Initiate and participate in system improvements to sustain an effective and efficient process and realize cost reduction opportunities, including areas to standardize processes to optimize investments in global ERP/SAP systems and financial services.
• Support the measurement and delivery of service levels in line with defined SLA/KPI targets.
• Proactively challenge the Status Quo, making fact-based recommendations.
• GL Accounting – Maintain General Ledger master data, review manual journal entries, manage balance sheet account reconciliations, ensure proper accounting of financial transactions, address accounting questions (escalating to Technical Accounting if required), actively review accounts, perform variance analysis, and manage period-end closing and reporting in accordance with local laws and Alcon standards.
• Manage costing run, review and calculate provision for inventory obsolescence, manage balance sheet reconcilitions of all inventory accounts, address questions, perform variance analysis, and manage period-end review and presentation of Inventory balance to stakeholders.
• Reporting/Systems – Act as super user for SAP and accounting (accruals, depreciation, period lock). Ensure figures reported are correct and closely collaborate with key stakeholders; support BPA and FSC in technical questions; ensure proper master data maintenance and proactive challenge of the Status Quo.
• Compliance – Ensure all processes, policies and procedures are clearly defined and documented in line with Alcon standards and best practices, aligned with the Global Blueprint where applicable. Ensure compliance with the Alcon Accounting Manual, Alcon Financial Controls Manual, regulatory requirements and internal guidelines. Apply agreed Alcon control procedures and support SOX certification. Promote a strong control environment and follow up on audit issues with corrective measures.
• People Management – Actively support AGS KL working style by being inclusive, proactive, respectful, and results-driven in alignment with Alcon Values and Behaviors. Enable service lines to deliver a high-performing organization and drive improvement/standard solutions while cultivating a customer-service focus culture.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON

• Candidate must possess at least a university degree in Accounting/Finance; Chartered Accountant/CA/CPA/MBA desirable; ACCA, MIA
• 4-6 years of Finance experience, with in-depth functional expertise
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national, matrix organization
• Previous experience working in Shared Finance Services
• SAP / JDE knowledge

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON

• Opportunity to work with a leading global medical device company
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive work environment
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

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