Financial Analyst - GL

Job Description:

Our client is a Fortune 1000 company and a global leader in the filtration, separation and purification industry. They provide innovative products to customers in health care, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, aerospace and industrial manufacturing markets. Headquartered in New York, they have operations in every major country.

They are currently seeking a Financial Analyst, GL to join their shared services team supporting the China, Taiwan and Hong Kong markets in Kuala Lumpur.

In this role you will be offered the following;

1. Ongoing training and career development
2. Supportive organisational structure
3. Competitive remuneration and bonus structure

This position is a key role in the General Ledger function. You will be required to perform the duties and responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and with audit compliance.

Essential Job Functions :

Operational:

• Ensure all financial close activities are completed in accordance with corporate timelines, guidelines and policies.
• Management of financial activities will include :-

1. Preparation and posting of journals
2. Monthly and quarterly reporting. This will include Balance Sheet and Income Statement variance analysis.
3. Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliation in accordance with Finance Manual Policy and carry out investigation if any discrepancies noted.
4. Consistently achieve and sustain KPI.
5. Involvement in SOX Audit compliance & other internal/ external audit requirements.
6. Support financial controller in GAAP & local statutory reporting fillings.

• Planning & coordinating with finance & business operation teams on financial data & report, transacting accounting entries, ensuring completeness & timeliness of entries booking.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness and data integrity of all financial data.
• Support the delivery of timely and accurate general accounting work, government reporting and group reporting.
• Support in preparation of Cost Accounting and Management Accounting
• Ensure back up is trained and able to carry out tasks in one's absence.
• Integrate & continuously improve accounting/close processes
• Assist with system testing ensuring internal controls issues are detected, reported and working as required and assist team with systems issues and raise service desk tickets.

As the successful candidate you will possess the following:

• At least an Advanced Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting or any professional qualification.
• Minimum 1-3 years of working experience in the related field. (Ideally in Shared Service environment).
• Strong analytical, problem solving and inter-personal skills
• Meticulous, quick learner, independent and team player with ability to drive initiatives and change
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with a high level of commitment
• Able to work effectively in a team environment, high level of integrity, initiative and a sense of urgency
• Operating knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office application particularly Excel and Word

To take on this rare opportunity to become part of an organisation that is the leader in its field, then don't hesitate to apply now and send your details through. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below.