GL Accountant
Finance, Banking & Legal · Banking & Investments · Financial Analysis
In short
The GL Accountant role involves supporting monthly financial closing activities using Oracle and HFM, managing journal entries, and assisting with financial reporting. This position also entails coordinating audits, preparing tax computations, and reconciling balance sheet accounts, requiring a degree in Finance or Accounting and strong analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Support and coordinate monthly financial closing activities in Oracle and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
- Coordinate the closing period for Oracle modules with the shared service team.
- Review and post journal entries with appropriate approvals.
- Manage journal processing activities, including reclassifications, allocations, and other general ledger adjustments.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements.
- Support submissions and reporting requirements to regional and corporate finance teams.
- Coordinate annual statutory audits and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors.
- Support internal audits, tax audits, and other compliance-related reviews.
- Prepare monthly corporate tax computations and support quarterly tax reporting submissions.
- Partner with external tax advisors on annual corporate tax filings and tax-related matters.
- Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts in collaboration with the shared service team.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting and asset control processes.
- Coordinate bank guarantee applications, renewals, and related banking activities.
- Review tenancy agreements, maintenance agreements, and renewal schedules.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Experience in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, taxation, treasury activities, and balance sheet management.
- Knowledge of accounting standards, financial controls, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external auditors, financial institutions, and tax advisors.
Desired Qualifications
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or an equivalent certification.
- Experience working with Oracle ERP and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
- Experience supporting statutory audits and tax compliance within a multinational environment.
- Knowledge of process improvement and financial governance best practices.
- Experience partnering with shared service or regional finance teams.
Benefits
- Support professional development, continuous learning, and collaboration across global teams.
- A work environment where individuals can grow their careers while making meaningful contributions to our customers, communities, and each other.
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Company
Emerson
Job Posted
6 hours ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Diploma
Applicants
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