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General Ledger Team Lead / Manager - SSC

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR12,000 - MYR18,000 per month (MYR144,000 - MYR216,000 per year) Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This person will manage accounting activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, SAP processes, cost allocations, financial reporting, and process improvements, while liaising with internal teams and external auditors.
  • be part of the global leading company
  • hybrid working environment

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader, providing innovative and sustainable solutions across various industries, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Job Description

  • Review and approve manual journal entries for general & administrative expenses, including audit, taxation fees, legal costs, and miscellaneous expenses.
  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations for prepayments, deposits, other assets, and liabilities.
  • Review VAT netting and settlement entries prepared by accountants/analysts.
  • Supervise Cost Center Assessment/Allocation (CCA) maintenance in SAP, collaborating with relevant departments and stakeholders.
  • Manage the creation and maintenance of Internal Orders (IO) in SAP, addressing queries from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identify the root causes of issues, propose solutions, and implement process improvements to prevent errors.
  • Lead process standardization initiatives for GL/overhead accounting within the Shared Service Center (SSC) in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Analyze and provide commentary on significant fluctuations in general & administrative expenses, deposits, prepayments, other receivables, and loan accounts during monthly reviews.
  • Review quarterly schedules to meet disclosure requirements for company 10-K/10-Q reports.
  • Analyze SAP/BW reports to support local GAAP and tax preparations.
  • Provide necessary explanations and supporting documents to external auditors.
  • Undertake other ad hoc tasks as assigned by management.



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent)
  • A professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)
  • Minimum of 10 years of audit or finance experience in a multinational company, with familiarity in SAP; prior leadership experience is a plus
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, with US GAAP knowledge considered a plus



What's on Offer

  • Career progression
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Exposure to work with other regions
Contact
Jia Xin Lim
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6525189
Phone number
+60 3 2302 4025

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
Finance Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jia Xin Lim
Consultant contact
+60 3 2302 4025
Job Reference
JN-092024-6525189
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.