Staff Accountant I

MY009 Marsh & McLennan Asia Business Services Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is seeking an Analyst / Staff Accountant I to join our Accounting Operations team. This hybrid role requires in-office presence at least three days per week.

You will assist day-to-day accounting, prepare journal entries, validate billing and revenue accruals, and support SOX controls, with growth opportunities in a global firm. The role emphasizes collaboration with senior management, strong Excel skills, and English proficiency to navigate local GAAP and US

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in General Ledger/ Accounts Receivables in a Shared Service or Insurance environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel Proficiency.
• Good command in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day to day accounting functions and processes as well as reporting of financial information.
• May prepare journal entries, validate billing and revenue accruals as part of the SOX testing, administrative system accounting reports and/or consolidated statements.
• Analyzes and maintains the general ledger accounts and/or client insured records.
• Analyze various accounting reports/movement including variances to forecast, budget and prior year.
• Coordinate revenue and expense accruals, while ensuring timely accurate monthly and quarterly close.
• Performs variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts or reports
• Presenting findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Assists with the development, implementation and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions.
• Responds to ad hoc requests for financial information while, providing guidance, advise and train junior/less experienced accountants.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, carrier agreements, SOX procedures, tax regulations, local GAAP and US GAAP and local statutory regulations (as applicable) regarding financial matters.

Skills

General Ledger/ Accounts Receivables

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Accounting Operations team at Marsh. This role will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

We will count on you to:

• Assist in day to day accounting functions and processes as well as reporting of financial information
• May prepare journal entries, validate billing and revenue accruals as part of the SOX testing, administrative system accounting reports and/or consolidated statements.
• Analyzes and maintains the general ledger accounts and/or client insured records.
• Analyze various accounting reports/movement including variances to forecast, budget and prior year.
• Coordinate revenue and expense accruals, while ensuring timely accurate monthly and quarterly close.
• Performs variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts or reports
• Presenting findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Assists with the development, implementation and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions.
• Responds to ad hoc requests for financial information while, providing guidance, advise and train junior/less experienced accountants.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, carrier agreements, SOX procedures, tax regulations, local GAAP and US GAAP and local statutory regulations (as applicable) regarding financial matters.

What you need to have:

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent
• Minimum 1 – 2years of experience inGeneral Ledger/ Accounts Receivablesin aShared Service or Insurance environment
• Good command in English is required

What makes you stand out?

• Experienced in Record to Report (R2R)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges
• Being team oriented

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Company:
Marsh
Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Accounting Operations team at Marsh. This role will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Analyst / Staff Accountant I

We will count on you to:

• Assist in day to day accounting functions and processes as well as reporting of financial information
• May prepare journal entries, validate billing and revenue accruals as part of the SOX testing, administrative system accounting reports and/or consolidated statements.
• Analyzes and maintains the general ledger accounts and/or client insured records.
• Analyze various accounting reports/movement including variances to forecast, budget and prior year.
• Coordinate revenue and expense accruals, while ensuring timely accurate monthly and quarterly close.
• Performs variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts or reports
• Presenting findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Assists with the development, implementation and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions.
• Responds to ad hoc requests for financial information while, providing guidance, advise and train junior/less experienced accountants.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, carrier agreements, SOX procedures, tax regulations, local GAAP and US GAAP and local statutory regulations (as applicable) regarding financial matters.

What you need to have:

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent
• Minimum 1 – 2years of experience inGeneral Ledger/ Accounts Receivablesin aShared Service or Insurance environment
• Strong Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Good command in English is required

What makes you stand out?

• Experienced in Record to Report (R2R)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges
• Being team oriented

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.