Staff Accountant (GL) - Japanese
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Applied. Kuala Lumpur · full-time.
Pay not stated Accounting salary
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Take part in assigned accounting work and month-end close activities under US GAAP
- Support the General Accounting team and prepare reports for daily and monthly review
- Analyze general ledger accounts, reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare SOX controls
- Contact vendors and customers about fixed-asset questions, and help clear issues delaying close
What you bring
- A relevant bachelor's degree and three to five years of related experience
- Strong English communication, analytical judgment, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Confident use of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Who this fits
This senior accounting role suits someone comfortable with general ledger work, month-end close and stakeholder communication. You'll need to adapt as processes change.
From the employer
Job Summary: As an Accountant, you analyse financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Actively participating in assigned accounting and month end closing processes under US-GAAP
- Performing Accounting activities with the team
- Reporting: you provide a daily and monthly reports and assist to your colleagues from the General Accounting team
- Perform month-end closings, general ledger account analysis and Balance Sheet account reconciliations, prepare SOX controls
- Continuous contact with vendors, customers regarding fixed asset issues
- Assist with the resolution of any issues that could impact the timely month-end closing
- And Other tasks as assigned
Preferred Experience / Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with stakeholders
- Confident user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Basic knowledge and experience using ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP) is an advantage
- Keen on building positive relationships
- Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility and ability to cope with process changes.
- BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 3-5 years relevant experience