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Associate Specialist, Global Fixed Asset
MSD
Petaling Jaya
Skills:
General Ledger
Job Description
Job Title: Associate Specialist, Global Fixed Asset
Company: MSD
SAP Module: SAP FICO
Roles & Responsibilities:
Job Description
Our company's Business Service Centers (BSCs), located across three regions (Americas, Europe, and Asia), are responsible for the timely and efficient delivery of standardized, global financial processes. The BSCKL in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia is responsible for the execution and delivery of a broad range of financial services and processes across our company's business divisions and markets for the 3 regions.
The Associate Specialist, Global Fixed Asset COE will be responsible for ensuring that the transactions of all the markets that BSCKL supports in the regions have been properly accounted for and accurately reflected in our company's accounting records. The objective of this role is to work closely with Local Finance Teams to ensure that the accounting records (i) accurately reflect the results of the business, (ii) are in line with US GAAP and (iii) comply with respective local statutory and tax requirements. The Assoc. Specialist is also responsible for ensuring a robust control environment is maintained following all audit requirements. This role enables the AtR function based in Petaling Jaya to partner with its Finance and Business counterparts to ensure that business objectives are met.
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following
* Provide fixed assets support and analysis inclusive of period end financial close responsibilities for the assigned markets
* Provide support across General Ledger and other AtR sub-process activities
* Maintain an accurate and current accounting ledger which reflects the country's transactional reality through timely posting of all required items
* Ensure that all transactions are correctly reflected in the ledger on a country basis
* Ensure accurate and timely period reporting that complies with Corporate and country requirements
* Responsible for monthly Account Reconciliation processes on a timely basis and adhering to all corporate standards and guidelines
* Actively identify opportunities for streamlining and rendering service delivery more efficiently, and participating in special projects
* Work closely with other team members to effectively manage workload and gain exposure to multiple finance and business disciplines within our company
* Prepare and review the final financial package and the Balance Sheet Reconciliations
* Execute work in line with audit controls and accounting principles
* Collaborating and working together with our company's Virtual Finance Teams (COSI, IC COE, EMEA/Americas BSCs & Local Finance) and other onsite BSC towers (OtC/PTP)
* Ensure compliance of accounting standards & reporting SOX requirements
* Participate in Global Projects and Initiatives
* Ensure the required accuracy on all defined KPIs and SLA’s are met
* Experience using SAP is desired
* Experience with US GAAP is desired
* Experience with non-US GAAP environments
* Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
* Good problem solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processes
* Ability to operate independently and remain focused through change or uncertainty and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness and professionalism
Required Skills
Adaptability, Business Support, Communications Support, Credit Management, Customer Technical Support, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Operations, Human Resources (HR) Shared Services Advisory, Invoice Processing, IT Infrastructure Support, Preparation of Financial Reports, Process Improvements, Productivity Improvements, Project Risk Assessments, Quantitative Analytics
Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Job Posting End Date
10/31/2026
Work Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Availability: Full time
Requirements
Education & Experience
Technical Skills Requirements
Relocation
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Key Skills: General Ledger
Salary: Not disclosed