Sr. Specialist, Shared Services Finance

bioM?rieux BV; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Specialist in Accounting to Report, who will play a vital role in managing end-to-end accounting processes. This position involves working closely with a global BPO partner, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and contributing to the successful delivery of operations under a new ERP system. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial accounting, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality financial services and driving efficiencies in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Health Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily finance operations ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Support statutory audit and tax compliance processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors for successful audits.

Skills

Financial Reporting

General Accounting

SAP S4 Hana

Data Management

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA, CA, ACCA or CIMA

Tools

SAP

COUPA

CONCUR

Job description

Job Description

The Position

The ESS FS Accounting to Report (AtR) Senior Specialist will work with a team of professional AtR colleagues in the ESS FS ATR Kuala Lumpur Office delivering and managing end to end AtR processes. Additionally, the AtR Senior Specialist will work daily with our global BPO partner who executes AtR Transactional services for Organon in the Region. The Senior Specialist will be expected to support/backup as needed in a selection of the AtR process areas (General Ledger, Cash & Investment, Fixed Assets and Local Tax & Statutory Reporting).

The Senior Specialist will contribute to ensuring all AtR processes and transactions comply with accounting standards, policies, SOX and statutory requirements. The Senior Specialist will also provide input to the global process owner group for operational opportunities for process and control design, as well as vendor experience. The AtR team will be organized regionally, so the Senior Specialist will be working within a regional scope. As well as having responsibility for successful delivery of AtR operations for their region, the Senior Specialist will help to oversee service delivery from our BPO partner and will work collaboratively with Organon Customers & Markets to have a full understanding of the business model & dynamics.

The AtR Senior Specialist will be a key contributor in standing up AtR Operations under the new ERP SAP S/4 Hana platform and associated with AtR system. They will help to build a strong governance and relationships and establish stable, effective, standardized and controlled AtR process delivery to our internal stakeholders and external clients.

Responsibilities:

AtR Process delivery:

• Responsible for daily finance operations and ensure adherence to all relevant control, regulations, policies and guidelines

• Support statutory audit and tax compliance processes, ensuring alignment with local regulatory requirements.

• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and local authorities for audits and filings

• Assist in preparation of local statutory financial statements and reports

• Provide insights and financial data to support business decision-making and performance analysis

• Coordinate, validate and record accruals, provisions, and local-specific adjustments

• Deliver services in accordance with agreed Service Level, Controls and Governance.

• Help to manage process risk by adhering to policies and internal controls, comply with AtR guidelines, ensuring process and SOX controls are executed in a timely and accurate fashion to ensure our control environment remains robust

• Manage general ledger activities and analysis inclusive of period end financial close responsibilities and AtR sub-processes activities ensuring all transactions are correctly reflected in the entity ledgers

• Ensure monthly account reconciliation processes are completed/approved on a timely basis and adhere to all corporate standards and guidelines.

• Bring a process improvement focus, supporting implementation of best practices and a project management discipline.

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support successful audit results and compliance with US GAAP and company policies.

• Support training, accuracy, and timely delivery of work outputs.

• Engage and initiate with process owners and other ESS FS colleagues to help identify opportunities to drive efficiencies through continuous improvement.

• Ensure professional and detailed process & related internal control documentation exits such as global SOPs, Regional Work Instructions etc. in coordination with the AtR Global Process Owner & ICC.

• Provide consultative support to our outsource partners in Genpact Dalian & Kolkata and ensure timely resolution of issues

• Resolve escalated queries in accordance with agreed SLAs

• Collaborate cross functionally within the company, vendors, customers, and employees to resolve process and/or technical issues across Athena and associated AtR systems

Support Internal Stakeholders:

• Partner with stakeholders to define objectives, align expectations and ensure an “end to end” approach to process change and improvements.

• Ensure 'world-class service' experience for customers, fellow employees, and stakeholders.

• Manage relationship through collaboration, negotiation, and influence.

• Perform a variety of responsibilities within the AtR tower as requested

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or an equivalent professional qualification in a related field (CPA, CA, ACCA or CIMA)

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in financial accounting covering financial reporting & analysis and general accounting or MNC/SSC operations

• Fluent in English with Mandarin a distinct advantage when supporting our BPO in Dalian

• Experience in managing external audit and dealing with regulatory authorities

• Experience in SAP S4 Hana and Group Reporting (GR) are a distinct advantage

• Experience working on regional or global teams. (Valued: Experience of Launching / Standing up a Shared Service Operations).

• Demonstrated experience working in large teams collaboratively.

• Demonstrated strong math, query, analytical and systems skills with demonstrated experience in data management, MS Office.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain financial controls.

• Effective training skills and team building capabilities for management of functional tasks within area of responsibility.

• Good project management skills including ability to coordinate and implement complex cross-functional activities.

• Experience with continuous process improvement projects leading to significant time or bottom-line savings.

• Pays attention to details, produces accurate deliverables, and consistently meets deadlines.

• Familiarity with US GAAP preferred.

• Solid financial background with experience in accounting processes valued.

• Proactive style in implementing new processes.

• Experience working in shared service, regional roles, participation in global initiatives preferred.

• Good communication skills for both written & verbal.

• Work under pressure to meet deadlines

• Negotiation and influence and dealing with ambiguity.

• Problem solving and critical thinking.

• Teamwork orientation with Strong customer service and collaboration mind-set

• Process improvement and drive for results.

• Organizational agility and prioritization.

• Assertive Communication and proactivity.

• Deliver efficiencies, compliance, and control through standardization

• Attention to details

Secondary Job Description

Must haves:

• Finance/Accounting BA
• Experience in Shared services or local finance +5 years
• local Statutory Report
• Local Audit

Good to haves:

• SAP, COUPA, CONCUR, SAC GR/ACCT
• Work with global team

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Organon LLC, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Annualized Salary Range

Annualized Salary Range (Global)

Annualized Salary Range (Canada)

Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1

Requisition ID:R533535