Senior general ledger specialist (hybrid)
Kuala Lumpur
Purpose of the Role
The Senior General Ledger Specialist is responsible for accurately maintaining the organization’s financial records and transactions, particularly in support of the Record-to-Report (R2R) process. This includes preparing journal entries, managing period-end closings, performing account reconciliations, and supporting internal/external audits.The role requires a strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX controls, and corporate finance policies. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience in general ledger operations, preferably in a multinational or shared services environment.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and process manual journal entries including accruals, prepayments, bank transactions, provisions, and reclassifications
- Perform complex journal entry calculations (e.g. customer rebate accruals, transport cost accruals)
- Manage fixed asset transactions: capitalization, transfers, disposals, and depreciation runs
- Prepare and review account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts at period-end
- Conduct period-end closings in ERP (EPR), including checking account balances and closing periods
- Submit accurate and timely general ledger/finance data to the corporate consolidation system (Oracle/FCCS)
- Respond to queries and ad hoc requests from business unit finance teams
- Execute daily tasks in accordance with US GAAP, SOX controls, and company accounting policies
- Prepare inventory valuation analyses in alignment with internal standards
- Resolve intercompany mismatches by coordinating with AP and AR teams
- Support both internal and external audits by preparing requested data and reconciliations
- Participate in Record-to-Report (R2R) projects and cross-departmental initiatives
- Migrate and stabilize new GL tasks from business units to the BSC
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on GL processes and provide guidance to colleagues
- Support the onboarding of new team members
- Collaborate with internal teams across the BSC and wider organization
- Perform other duties and assignments as required by management
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience in general ledger or R2R roles
- Solid understanding of corporate and local accounting standards, US GAAP, and audit compliance
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and consolidation tools (FCCS) is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a pragmatic approach to solving problems
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills (English – both written and verbal)
- Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently while asking relevant questions
- Be part of a US-based global manufacturing leader
- Gain exposure to regional accounting operations across the APAC region
- Work within a structured and professional Business Service Centre environment
- Opportunities for cross-functional collaboration, knowledge sharing, and career growth
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