General Accounting Manager

Job Description : GENERAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER MALAYSIA The candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end definition of the general accounting process including, general ledger, month-end closing, P&L and balance sheet reporting, balance sheet reconciliation process and assist statutory reporting. Key Responsibilities: · Improve general accounting processes by exploiting our current systems and technologies plus evaluating new processes and technologies (to drive automation) including review of current balance sheet reconciliation process · Oversee and monitor overall month end closing (MEC) activities and period closing. Ensure completeness and timeliness · Review and approve manual journals at month end with appropriate and complete supporting documentation · Review monthly balance sheets and P&L fluctuation analysis · Prepare month-end reporting package, adhering to corporate deadlines (including SOX compliance reporting) · Review monthly inter-company and balance sheet accounts reconciliations · Perform certain quality review tasks to ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and compliance with internal policies · Ensure compliance with required external and internal controls. Support on external and internal audits To succeed in the General Accounting Manager job, you will need to have the ability to work effectively within a team environment and co-operatively with affiliates across the Asia Pacific region. Key Requirements: · Professional qualifications and/or a degree in accounting and/or finance · At least 12 years’ experience in accounting and/or accounting related tasks with a minimum of five years in a managerial position in a multinational organisation (preferable in an SSC environment) · SAP knowledge and advanced user in Excel · SOX experience is preferred · Proven US GAAP knowledge/experience is an asset

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