Technical Accounting Assistant Manager (Fixed Asset)
Description
Build your Career with an Industry Leader at our Shared Services Centre in Malaysia.
As a global leader in premium label solutions, our purpose is to deliver the world's best label solutions that help our customers build their brands, while adding value to our employees, our shareholders, and the communities in which we operate.
If you share our vision and believe that you could contribute to the success of our company, we look forward to hearing from you!
Job Highlights
- Hybrid Working Arrangement
- Conducive Working Environment
- Learning & Development
Job Descriptions:
Technical Abilities
- Experience in US GAAP and IFRS fixed asset accounting for an international manufacturing company, that is highly acquisitive (i.e., purchase accounting step-up) and regularly transfers assets between plants.
- Develop improvement communication processes between plants and Malaysia.
- Ability to work with different countries local controllers and understand the different values for state vs. US GAAP fixed assets.
- Provide support and review the fixed asset entries in the system that is used in the preparation of the monthly US GAAP statement of cash flows.
Fixed Asset Management
- Oversee the entire fixed asset lifecycle in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Ensure accurate and timely posting of fixed asset transactions, from acquisition to disposal.
- Perform regular audits to verify the accuracy of fixed asset records.
- Be the liaison person for the fixed asset accounting between the local controllers and the Malaysia Shared Service team to ensure the accounting for transactions is done appropriately.
- Ensure proper classification and accurate assignment of useful life.
- Participate in the monthly close process for fixed assets, including journal entries, adjustments, and account reconciliations/roll forwards.
Process & Change Management
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Focus on continuous process improvement and identify standardization opportunities.
- Ensure process improvements are executed within planned timeline and budget.
- Collaborate with functional teams to manage process enhancements and optimization.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead development and implementation of positive change in the shared service processes in the Company.
- Leverage on use of technology and implement cost-neutral process enhancements.
Compliance and Internal Controls
- Lead corporate accounting in compliance work
- Stay updated on accounting standards, regulations, and compliance requirements to ensure the Company's financial practices align with industry standards and legal obligations.
Service Level and Team Collaboration
- Promote a strong service ethos to support delivery to agreed Service Level Agreements.
- Act as the focal point to ensure effective communication and resolution of operational related issues and decisions.
- Build long-term relationships with Company’s internal stakeholders and leadership team.
- Work closely with other operation functions to ensure seamless coordination of financial activities.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Team Manager.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, finance or audit, including leadership experience.
- Degree in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration or equivalent with professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/MIA).
- Fluent in both spoken and written English.
- Independent, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify the root cause of issues and implement corrective actions.
- Able to multi-task, pay attention to details, thrives in fast-paced environments.
- Candidate who has Shared Services Centre (SSC) experience is an added advantage.
Only applicants who can legally live and work in Malaysia will be considered.