Intermediate Accountant

Selangor
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

Job Description:OverviewAre you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.
ResponsibilitiesWe’re looking for a dynamic Accountant with strong analytical abilities to join our team. Reporting to the General Ledger Team Lead APAC, you will provide support and assist in all aspects of financial accounting and reporting, ensuring the correct recording of all assets & liabilities and costs & revenues and maintaining a complete set of records to comply with both internal and statutory reporting requirements.

Prepare, document, and maintain GL monthly journal entries according to monthly cut-off check list, prepare monthly financial statements according to MSA policy.
Fixed asset accounting (PPE additions, depreciation runs, US GAAP adj to statutory law for depreciation methods, inventory stock take.
Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and documented according to Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
Complete monthly intercompany account reconciliations and revaluations; maintains intercompany accruals when needed.
Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities (fast close).
Prepare monthly reports, quarterly and year end packages.
Support team lead for year-end audits and prepare year-end audit files. Collect required information with regard to form sheets.
Collect requested amendments and handle the SAP update.
Any other ad-hoc task as required.

QualificationsSpecial knowledge, skills and abilities required:

Thorough understanding of financial analysis with strong analytical abilities
Creative problem solving and ability to generate high quality innovative solutions
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
Strong organizational, multi-tasking and team building skills
Seeks feedback to improve skills, knowledge and performance
Familiar with accounting concepts with accounting information systems

Preferred:

SAP ECC experience
US GAAP
Ability to read and analyze data and offer consistent recommendations for problem resolutions

Education and experience required:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline
2 years of relevant work experience

Preferred:

CPA
ACA
ACCA
CIMA

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