Team Lead, General Ledger

Air Liquide; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical card coverage

Extended health & flexi benefits

Office accessible by MRT

Job summary

Air Liquide Malaysia is seeking a Team Lead for General Ledger to manage a regional finance team across South East Asia. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, drive process improvements, and maintain strong internal controls in a high-velocity SSC/GBS environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, fluent English, and at least 5 years in SSC/GBS finance with 4+ years in people leadership. Hybrid work model with MRT access and comprehensive health benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum of 5 years in SSC/GBS finance & accounting environment.
• 4+ years of people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards.

Responsibilities

• Review journals for accuracy and attach supporting docs.
• Verify P&L, BS, Cash Flow via IRIS reporting with justified comments.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and item aging cleanup.
• Ensure internal controls align with group policies and assist audits.
• Lead centralization efforts and drive process improvements.
• Manage a regional finance team across South East Asia.
• Guide ad-hoc journals, cost allocations, and supplier invoices.

Skills

Team leadership

English fluency

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle AME

Gideons DN

CN invoices

Job description

## Team Lead, General LedgerApply: Malaysia, Petaling Jaya: Full time: Posted Today: R10101095ALBS 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**We take care of our employees:*** 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