Global Liabilities & Prepaid Accountant

About the role

Baxter is looking for a Global Liabilities & Prepaid Accountant for its Shared Service Center (SSC) in Kuala Lumpur. The role covers liabilities and prepaid accounting within the SSC process and calls for understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem-solving and strong collaboration with finance and non-finance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare manual journals as needed, with adequate supporting documentation
• Complete assigned account reconciliations in Blackline by established deadlines
• Respond to queries from local country finance in a timely manner
• Provide audit support as needed
• Support regional and global reporting, such as monthly Balance Sheet and P&L flux analysis
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
• Ensure processes follow company policies, internal and external audit requirements and local rules, and help strengthen financial controls
• Support local, regional and global projects as required, and pursue continuous process improvement

Required profile

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualification as ACCA, CIMA or CPA
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Willingness to travel internationally as required; additional hours at critical times (e.g. month-end) and occasionally on public holidays may be needed

Required skills

• Good knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills
• Strong reporting tools: MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with JDE, Blackline, Alteryx and W-Desk is an advantage