Finance, Analyst

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About the Role

The position is responsible for accurate reporting of related party transactions by preparing the required reports, handling regular related party transactions and assist in monitoring and resolving discrepancies arising from matters relating to related parties on timely basis.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Inter-Company Closing

• Work closely with Local business Units (LBU) and team members to ensure intercompany billings and invoices are being processed and captured in SAP accurately and timely by performing necessary checks on working papers and reasonableness checks to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to recording into the General Ledger.

Reporting

• Provide insightful analysis by collaborating with LBU independently in providing explanation on fluctuations over related party transactions and balances within comparable reporting periods.
• Track actual intercompany transactions spend against the approved budget and proactively engage the relevant LBU to understand the reasons for over/under spent and work alongside with LBU to forecast further budget required for the remaining financial year.
• Prepare Intercompany matching report, quarterly submission of Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Board papers, Statement of Disclosure on RPT and any ad-hoc reports to Head of Finance, Group Office, Bank Negara, Board of Directors and Audit Committee.
• Assist in budgeting management, including budget planning and budget monitoring as part of the Company's wide budget exercise and reporting of Actual vs Budget to management.
• Support superior to develop and recommend areas for enhancements and improvements on current reports and processes for lean improvements and needs of stakeholders, as necessary.

Settlement

• Responsible to obtain necessary approvals from relevant parties on related party's billings and perform the settlement of outstanding balances within the stipulated timeline.
• Monitor the intercompany balance aging and follow up on long outstanding balance with related parties for settlement.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Qualification: Relevant degree or Professional Qualification, preferred accounting or accounting.
• Experience: 3 years of working experience in audit / accounting.
• Analytical mind with sound problem identification and solving abilities.
• Agile team player and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Excel are required.
• Familiar with SAP accounting system will be an added advantage.