Staff Accountant II

Marsh & McLennan Companies; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk management company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Regional Accounting team in Kuala Lumpur. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in General Ledger and Accounts Receivables. The ideal candidate will possess strong Microsoft Excel skills and a good command of English. Responsibilities include assisting with accounting functions, preparing journal entries, and analyzing financial reports. Engaging in professional development and working in a diverse, inclusive environment are part of the work culture.

Benefits

Career Development and Training Opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in General Ledger/Accounts Receivables transactions in a Shared Service or Insurance environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day accounting functions and processes including financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, validate billing and revenue accruals.
• Analyze accounting reports including variances to forecast, budget and prior year.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Good command in English

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Willing to learn and take on new challenges

Team oriented

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Job description

Company: MMC Corporate Description: We are seeking a talented individual to join our Regional Accounting team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Kuala Lumpur. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Senior Accountant

What can you expect?

• Be a part of a regional accounting operation team
• Elevate your accounting processing knowledge
• Interact diverse colleagues and stakeholders from various line of business within MMC

What is in it for you?

• Participate in multiple regional projects
• Career Development and Training Opportunities

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 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, which may include and not limited to; apply funds to insured records, process refunds to insured records, request payments for carriers and third parties.
• 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 4 years of experience in General Ledger/ Accounts Receivables transactions in a Shared 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 skillsWilling 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 McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X. Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of 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 McLennan 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 McLennan 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.