Accountant, LSSC, Malaysia (6 months)

Position Overview

Assist in financial reporting and control functions by reviewing entries made by the Shared Service Center (RSSC). Emphasize the accuracy of financial information, ensure appropriate supporting documentation is maintained, and aid in business controlling, auditing, and reconciliation efforts.

Core Responsibilities

1. Financial Closing & Accrual Management

- Aid in the completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing procedures

- Manage the monthly accrual listing and collaborate with RSSC for postings

- Evaluate journal entries, accruals, and provisions entered by RSSC

- Verify the completeness, accuracy, and coding of transactions

2. Balance Sheet Oversight & Control

- Analyze balance sheet reconciliations provided by RSSC

- Confirm that all balance sheet accounts are adequately supported with documentation

- Organize and maintain supporting documentation for audit preparedness

- Track and resolve aged or outstanding balances

3. Bank and System Reconciliation

- Review bank reconciliations conducted by RSSC and identify discrepancies

- Assist in reconciling SAP with TMS and investigate variances

- Ensure alignment between systems and financial documentation

4. Profit & Loss Monitoring & Analysis

- Facilitate the review of profit and loss statements and identify significant variances

- Contribute to Budget versus Actual analysis with clear justifications

- Support business controlling tasks and reporting initiatives

5. Intercompany Transactions & Fixed Asset Management

- Assist with intercompany reconciliations and follow up on discrepancies

- Review fixed asset transactions (capitalization and depreciation) recorded by RSSC

6. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Management

- Review supplier invoice entries made by RSSC, ensuring accurate coding

- Confirm that all supporting documents and approvals are present

- Monitor vendor balances and report any irregularities

7. Audit & Regulatory Compliance

- Aid in audits by preparing necessary schedules and documents

- Ensure adherence to IFRS, local GAAP, and organizational policies

- Maintain comprehensive documentation for all financial activities

8. Support for Planning & Forecasting

- Assist in the budget preparation and rolling forecast processes

- Help with data collection and perform basic analysis

Qualifications

Educational Background & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

- 1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience

Technical Competencies

- Fundamental knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/local GAAP)

- Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP)

- Understanding of reconciliation and financial reporting procedures

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel