Staff Accountant II - RTR/ GL

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

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a talented Staff Accountant II for its Kuala Lumpur office. You will assist in accounting functions, analyze financial information, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires a degree in Accountancy and at least 4 years of experience in General Ledger/Accounts Receivables within a Shared Service or Insurance environment. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Vibrant and inclusive culture

Career opportunities and rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in General Ledger/Accounts Receivables in a Shared Service or Insurance environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Good command of English is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day accounting functions and financial reporting.
• Perform journal entries and analyze general ledger accounts.
• Coordinate revenue and expense accruals for timely monthly close.

Skills

General Ledger/Accounts Receivables transactions

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

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.

Staff Accountant II - RTR / GL

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 inGeneral Ledger/ Accounts Receivables transactionsin aShared Service or Insurance environment
• Strong Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Good command inEnglish 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 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.