Senior general ledger specialist (hybrid)

placeKuala Lumpur calendar_month 

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
Additional Responsibilities
  • 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
Qualifications & Requirements
  • 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
Why Join Us?
  • 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
If you're interested to explore this role, please don't hesitate to reach out via +60124298642
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