Senior GL Accountant

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

As a General Ledger Senior Accountant supporting the Europe region, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial results. This role goes beyond transactional processing—it demands ownership of financial data, analytical rigour, and a strong command of digital tools and technologies. You will collaborate across functions including Compliance, Tax, Statutory, and the broader Kerry GBS organisation, driving automation and continuous improvement in financial operations.

Work Location : 1 Powerhouse - 5 mins walk from Bandar Utama MRT Station

Reporting to : Intercompany Controller

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute timely financial close activities (monthly, quarterly, annual) in alignment with the close calendar.
• Ensure integrity and substantiation of general ledger balances, leveraging automation tools for reconciliation and validation.
• Prepare and review journal entries (accruals, prepayments, reclasses) with a focus on accuracy, relevance, and system efficiency.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations; proactively resolve discrepancies and identify risks or optimisation opportunities.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations on behalf of the RTR Europe GL Controller for small and medium-sized entities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with business performance.
• Analyse financial results using digital dashboards and provide insightful commentary on variances, trends, and performance drivers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial transactions reflect operational reality and are digitally traceable.
• Support subledger processes including reconciliations, settlements, and issue resolution
• Assist in preparing internal and external financial reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal digital policies.
• Experienced in intercompany accounting processes.
• Act as a key contact for internal / external audits, providing clear documentation and system-based evidence.
• Drive continuous improvement in GL processes, controls, and reporting quality through digitalisation and automation.
• Contribute to ERP and financial system enhancements, UAT testing, and process documentation.
• Champion the adoption of emerging technologies (AI, RPA, machine learning) to streamline RTR operations.

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Key Competencies

What We Offer

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.

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