Financial Reporting (Associate Analyst)

Overview

Do you want to work with passionate teams, providing excellent business and digital services to the Asia Pacific region? Do you want an open, supportive, and caring working environment? Do you view your development needs seriously as we do? If YES, then take your career to the #NextLevel with BASF! Objectives of the Position

Deliver Financial Reporting services to BSSCKL's customers in accordance with established Financial Reporting processes and work procedures and in compliance with BASF policies & guidelines, internal control requirements, local company legal and statutory requirements. Ensure that timelines and quality meet the agreed service levels and targets. To back up, assist with and perform Financial Reporting tasks as required. Main Tasks

Functional Tasks (including But Not Limited To)

Provide Financial Reporting transaction processing support and ensuring delivery quality in terms of accuracy, completeness and timeliness on a daily basis. Perform and analyse booking of accounting transactions, fixed asset transactions, master data maintenance and account reconciliation including account clearing. Perform analytical review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet, trend analysis and transaction posting checks. Prepare and coordinate for month-end, quarter-end, year-end and statutory financial reports for BASF companies across Asia Pacific on timely, accurate and complete basis. This includes reports for group reporting, internal management reporting, statutory reporting and any agreed ad hoc reports (e.g., audit schedules, tax schedules). Trouble shoot and liaise with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues and queries related to Financial Reporting processes. Participate and contribute in working groups with specific expertise knowledge. Perform back up and other duties as delegated. Compliance And Quality

Participate in any compliance audits and respond to audit queries. Support in ensuring all work documentations and work processes are updated in compliance with BASF policies & guidelines, Financial Reporting Compliance requirements, local company legal and statutory requirements. Continuous Improvement And Projects

Identify, recommend and implement solutions for continuous improvement opportunities. Assist and support the implementation of project initiatives (e.g., technology enhancement, internal control, merger and acquisition). Knowledge Management

Contribute inputs to maintain and update training materials for Financial Reporting functional training. Participate in functional training in accordance with the established training structure. Contribute to knowledge database by updating company-specific procedures and issue logs (including resolution and preventive action) to facilitate continuous learning and development. Support new and existing team members through effective knowledge transfer and sharing of best practices. Frequent Collaboration With Relevant Stakeholders

Counterparts in BASF companies, internal / external auditors, external consultants and BSSCKL cross-functional units Corporate Finance unit Global Financial Reporting functional units Degree Of Supervision Required In The Job

Work is regularly supervised Requirements

Education

University degree in finance and accounting or business studies; and / or Chartered or Certified Professional Accountant or equivalent Working Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience in Financial Reporting or other accounting functions. Competent candidates with lesser years of experience are welcome to apply. Preferably experience working in SAP or other major ERP systems. Experience in a shared service or business process outsourcing engagement is an added advantage. Experience working in an MNC or Malaysia public listed company preferred. Technical & Professional Knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of Financial Reporting and other accounting functions. Knowledge and experience of MS Office tools. Proficiency in English and other languages required with good communication skills. The BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur (BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd) is strategically located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The hub delivers high quality expertise and services in finance, people, supply chain, EHSQ, product safety and digital to BASF companies and affiliates across Asia Pacific in multiple languages. Applicants must be resident in Malaysia or have the right to work in Malaysia.

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