Team Lead, General Ledger

MY11397-ALBSMAL Air Liquide Business Services Sdn Bhd; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Office accessible via MRT Bandar Utama

Medical card coverage for self and dep

Extended health & flexi benefits

Monthly NICE Program activities

Job summary

Air Liquide Business Services Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced General Ledger Team Lead. You will manage a team, ensure accurate financial reporting, and drive process improvements across the APAC region.

The role emphasizes journal review, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit support within a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of SSC/GBS finance & accounting experience.
• Minimum 4 people management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, local and international standards.
• Strong team player qualities and ownership of duties.

Responsibilities

• Close books and reporting: journal review and proper supporting documentation.
• IRIS reporting: verify P&L, BS and cash flow with justified comments.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and item justification.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity through timely journal adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with group policies and internal controls.
• Support audits with statements and working papers.
• Lead process improvements and centralization initiatives.
• Guide on ad-hoc entries, cost allocations, and billing.
• Manage a portfolio across South East Asia.

Skills

Accounting principles

Team leadership

Strong communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SSC/GBS finance systems

Job description

ALBS is an Air Liquide entity in Kuala Lumpur, regrouping for the APAC scope its Business Service Centers (Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai) as well as the two Global Functions (IT, Digital and Procurement). Designed to derive optimal value by better leveraging technology, people and competencies, the ultimate goal is to boost efficiency and deliver outstanding and sustainable performance while keeping a strong focus on customer centricity. This Organization is striving for excellence, adopting the Best in Class models to deliver value through simplification and standardization of processes, while adhering to Internal controls and compliance requirements. We're looking for an experienced General Ledger Team Lead to join our team. In this pivotal role within our GBS, you'll manage a team to collaborate with affiliates in APAC to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting while driving process optimization.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

• Financial Close & Reporting: Journal Review : Conduct sanity checks for accuracy regarding accounting treatment and ensure all supporting documentation is attached to maintain compliance.
• IRIS Reporting : Verify P&L, BS, Cash Flow the declared number and ensure the comments are logical, justified and accurate.
• Reconciliations: Oversee Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensure all open items are justified, lead cleanup efforts for Hardclose adjustments, and prepare necessary templates.
• Accounting & Internal Control: Balance Sheet Integrity : Ensure the integrity of the balance sheet through rigorous reconciliation and timely journal adjustments.
• Compliance: Conduct internal control activities in strict accordance with group policies.
• Audit Support: Reviewing the audit requests, financial statement workings, and commentaries for both internal and external audits.
• Process Optimization & Team Management: Centralization Initiatives: Assist in developing reporting processes for centralization, aiming for sustainable cost structures and high-quality deliverables.
• Quality Leadership: Maintain oversight of team deliverables and lead Finance Process Improvement Projects.
• Team Leadership: Manage a portfolio involving South East Asia.
• Non-Financial Controller: Provide guidance on ad-hoc journal entries, cost allocations, and charge account codes for supplier invoice. Monitor charge-in and charge-out invoices. Input and process billing request forms. Perform true-ups and communicate results with affiliates. Validate and approve Oracle AME, Gideons DN, and CN invoices.

Are you a MATCH?

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. Fluent in English. At least 5 years of experience in an SSC/GBS finance & accounting environment. Minimum of 4 team members of people management experience Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, local, and international accounting standards. Possess strong team player qualities, take initiative, and demonstrate ownership of assigned duties. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong customer relationship skills.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Office location is accessible via MRT (Bandar Utama station)
• Highly engaged and empowered work culture
• Dynamic multinational team of more than 14 nationalities
• Continuous learning & development
• Medical card coverage for self and dependents (outpatient and inpatient)
• Extended health & flexi benefits coverage (Child's specialist claim, Pap Smear, Mammogram, Self Relaxation Expenses, Fur Benefits etc.)
• Monthly NICE Program activities for team bonding and well-being lifestyles

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About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78countries with approximately64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody AirLiquide’s scientific territory and…

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