Business Reporting Associate Analyst (6-month Leasing)

About the role

BASF is hiring an Associate Analyst for Business Reporting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on a 6-month temporary assignment. The role delivers business reporting services to BASF's internal customers, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness while supporting other analysts and acting as a backup for the manager.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain master data for material ledger, inventory valuation, production planning budget, transfer pricing, cost center accounting, fixed assets and project accounting
• Ensure monthly standard and actual price calculations and stock valuations are accurate, and that year-end inventory and budget revisions follow BASF group guidelines
• Review monthly cost center, cycle allocation and FICO reconciliations, and analyse cost variations, price differences and plan vs actual manufacturing costs and capacity
• Perform month-end and year-end closing, and advise customers and controlling units on material ledger and inventory valuation matters
• Resolve reporting issues with stakeholders, act as a business partner and backup for the manager, and take part in compliance audits
• Support GFT initiatives, migration projects and the team's strategic plan, and mentor analysts
• Contribute to continuous improvement, standardization, knowledge management and training, and follow the service management framework

Required profile

• University degree in finance and accounting or business studies, and/or Chartered or Certified Professional Accountant or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' experience in finance and accounting, preferably in business reporting; less experienced candidates considered
• Experience in an MNC, shared service centre or Malaysian public listed company is an advantage
• Proficiency in English and other required languages, with good communication skills

Required skills

• Knowledge of business reporting and other accounting functions
• SAP or other ERP systems and MS Office are advantageous
• Understanding of BASF group and local accounting and reporting guidelines