Experienced Associate – Finance (Record to Report)

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Finance

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Experienced Associate will be responsible for supporting the Record to Report function through the execution of day-to-day accounting activities, including journal preparation and posting, balance sheet reconciliation, month-end close support and financial reporting activities. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound accounting discipline, effective stakeholder collaboration and a commitment to maintaining process efficiency and control compliance.

Key responsibilities:  

• Prepare, review and post journal entries   in accordance with   applicable accounting policies, internal   procedures   and month-end close timelines.  

• Perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, including the investigation,   documentation   and follow-up of reconciling items.  

• Support month-end, quarter- end   and year-end closing activities to ensure the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of financial records.  

• Maintain   accurate   accounting records for accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany balances, bank   accounts   and other assigned accounts.  

• Prepare supporting schedules, variance   analysis   and routine management reports for review by senior team members.  

• Support statutory audit, tax   audit   and internal control requirements through the preparation of schedules and retrieval of supporting documentation.  

• Liaise with internal stakeholders, auditors, tax   agents   and finance teams to resolve accounting-related queries in   a timely   and professional manner.  

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, approval requirements, accounting   standards   and documentation standards.  

• Identify   opportunities to enhance routine processes, reduce manual   effort   and strengthen internal controls.  

• Participate in ad hoc finance projects, reporting activities and other duties as assigned.  

Requirements:  

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business   Administration   or   a related   discipline.  

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance operations,   audit   or a shared services environment.  

• Working knowledge of general ledger activities, month-end close processes,   reconciliations   and financial reporting requirements.  

• Sound understanding of accounting principles and the ability to apply them to routine transactions.  

• Proficiency   in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting or ERP systems; Oracle experience will be an added advantage.  

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.  

• Strong attention to detail, analytical   capability   and ability to deliver quality work within established timelines.  

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and   maintain   a professional approach in stakeholder interactions.  

Preferred attributes:  

The preferred candidate will be proactive ,   organised ,   resourceful   and   committed   to   continuous learning. The role is well suited to an individual who   is comfortable with routine accounting   activities ,   demonstrates   ownership of assigned   responsibilities   and is keen to build strong   technical capability within the   Record to Report   function .  

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Policies, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Balance Sheet Analysis, Budgetary Management, Cash Flow Analysis, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Budgeting, Financial Close Process, Financial Data Mining, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Policy, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Generating Financial Reports, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Internal Controls, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) {+ 4 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date