GBS A2R Senior Fixed Asset, Intercompany and Cash Accounting Analyst
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GBS A2R Senior Fixed Asset, Intercompany and Cash Accounting Analyst
Location: Bangsar South, Malaysia
ABOUT THE JOB
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As GBS A2R Senior Fixed Asset, Intercompany and Cash Accounting Analyst within our A2R team, you'll play a key role in ensuring A2R's GL accounting processes are run both locally and on GBS level. Being involved on GBS processes improvements, further standardization and will supervise and contribute to related projects. As well as review and monitor technical process implementation, controls, and compliance in all topics in respective area of accounting.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Monthly closing and reporting activities as per group timetable
Have a deep understanding of GBS Core Model processes and ERP (SAP Unity, Epoch) functionalities
Fixed Assets (tangible and intangible), Leases, Interco and Cash accounting services
Address operational issues and follow through to resolution in an effective and timely manner
Perform operational KPIs and compliance with CHC policies and guidelines
Supervise team of accountants
Drive continuous improvement.
Work closely with A2R Closing and Reporting team, CHC Country Senior Accounting Partner, Finance (Finance Performance, Business analysis & controlling, Treasury, Tax, Internal Control), IFSA, Supply Chain, MARCO team, other GBS departments.
Partner together with ITS to implement new or existing tools in CHC LE.
Additionally,
1. Deliver GL accounting, closing and reporting services in respective area of accounting to CHC GBS within perimeter
Perform closing procedures on time according to closing calendar
Define and drive accounting, process and systems changes operationally and facilitate A2R service delivery
Ensure all automatic postings have been booked, all recurring and non-recurring items in area of responsibility are collected, accounts reconciled and Manual Journal Entries (MJE) booked
Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis
Support closing and reporting team with other closing activities at closing peaks
Support internal and external audits
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Assets (Tangible and Intangible) accounting services
Participate in different activities relating to fixed asset life cycle
Perform the recording & booking activities
Perform assets (including tangible, intangible, finance, leases under IFRS 16) depreciation and valuation, and month end reporting
Contribute to periodic reviews of assets impairment follow-up
Contribute to month end closure relating to fixed assets and prepare related reporting
Participate in Fixed Assets stock-count activities
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Cash accounting services
Clear transitory accounts
Perform bank reconciliations and related adjustments
Perform booking of transactions relating to financial instruments, debts and loans
Review Forex net positions, if requested by Treasury
Contribute to month end closure relating to cash accounting and prepare related reporting
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ICO accounting services
Perform the accounting and month-end reporting of intercompany accounts
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A2R Master Data Management
Contribute to A2R Master Data quality (FA, ICO)
2. Ensure compliance of processes, transactions and reports with CHC/Corporate accounting policies, internal control guidelines and audit / SOX requirements
Execute operational KPIs and pro-actively alert execution issues
Supervise and coach the team of Hub accountants
Provide expertise and coaching
Contribute to resource allocation for effective and efficient delivery
Demonstrate values of CHC business and culture of internal client
Contribute to A2R Core Model process knowledge (Level 6/7) relating to GL monthly closing
3. Contribute to development of Process vision, strategy and objectives defined globally
Gather and apply best practice to process
Support benchmarking activities
Contribute to implementation of policies and procedures governing processes
Provide process expertise to relevant stakeholders as required and when needed
Contribute to review ITS tool and make proposal to improve, reduce # tools when needed
Improve user experience to perform their job more efficiently
4. Communicates with Hub management.
5. Ensure Compliance and Internal Control/ SOX standards are met.
ABOUT YOU
Possess a Degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics or equivalent
3+ years' experience in closing and reporting preferably in multicultural environment
Good knowledge of IFRS and local GAAPs
Hands on expertise in GL accounting, closing & reporting processes and activities
Strong deductive and analytical skills
Hands on knowledge of ERP (SAP Unity, Epoch) and other accounting applications
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and expertise of MS Excel
Ability to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner
Team player, able to work collaboratively transversally and with A2R front line teams with an end-to-end mindset
Attentive to customer needs and feedback
Ability to organize, prioritize and structure the tasks for oneself and direct reports
Attentive to detail and works with precision
Action oriented, delivery driven, change agent
Role model / coach to junior accountants
Transversal mindset and ability to work across processes, geographies, languages, cultures, business maturity levels
Fluency in English is mandatory
Fluency in one of languages is mandatory: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese
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