Sr. GL Accountant, APAC

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Senior GL Accountant, APAC

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Reports To: Senior GL Manager - APAC

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant GL Manager to join our team in Shanghai. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the general ledger operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting various accounting functions. This role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with different departments and stakeholders.

Main Tasks

- Responsible for all Record to Report month end closing, year end closing activities and reporting for entities in APAC including but not limited to the journals preparation, intercompany transactions reconciliations, balance sheet review, transaction proposal and processing, process controlling, analysis and reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards
- Maintenance, accounting and management of fixed assets
- Work closely with various stakeholders, business owners, SSC team, Finance BPs etc.
- Preparation of reports & analysis of expenses.
- Provide support for and management of working capital – inventory, trade receivables and trade payables
- Provide support for budget and 5-year aspirations activities
- Responsible for vendor master data maintenance.
- Recommend, develop, and implement solutions for continuous improvements across the team and markets.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors.
- Process improvements
- Ad-hoc projects or tasks assigned by the line manager.

Skills & Knowledge

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related majors.
- Post graduate professional qualifications e.g. CPA/ACCA/CIMA is essential
- Minimum 8 years working experiences in accounting field for multinational companies
- At least 5 years’ experience in a Senior Accountant role
- Experience in distribution or manufacturing industries is an advantage
- Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards including Tax Accounting is essential.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Fluent in English and Mandarin both verbal and written is required. Other additional language welcome.
- SAP experience is preferred.

Behavioural Competencies

- Self-motivated, proactive and responsive.

- Effective communicator with good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and take accountability.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure with good time management skills and ability to prioritize
- Detail oriented & ability to multi-task.