Overview
BASF is a leading chemical company with diverse teams delivering intelligent solutions for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with talents worldwide, focusing on performance and personality. If you want to work with passionate teams, an open environment, and serious development, consider a career with BASF.
Objectives of the Position
- Deliver General Accounting & Reporting services to BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur (BSSCKL) customers in accordance with established Financial Reporting processes and guidelines, internal control requirements, and local legal and statutory requirements.
- Ensure that timelines and quality meet the agreed service levels and targets.
- Back up, assist with, and perform Financial Reporting tasks as required.
Main Tasks
Provide Financial Reporting transaction processing support with accuracy, completeness and timeliness on a daily basis.Perform and analyze booking of accounting transactions and fixed asset transactions, master data maintenance, workings and account analysis.Clearing of open items in accounts.Execute month-end close steps in accordance with work instructions and month-end close checklist.Prepare month-end, quarter-end, year-end and statutory financial reports for BASF companies across Asia Pacific, including group reporting, internal management reporting, statutory reporting, and any ad hoc reports (e.g., audit schedules, tax schedules).Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate closure of accounts.Perform analytical review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet, trend analysis, cost center checks and transaction posting checks.Troubleshoot to resolve issues related to Financial Reporting processes.Liaise with relevant stakeholders on Financial Reporting work issues and queries.Initiate continuous improvement in operational areas.Perform back-up function duties when required and participate in job rotation to other functional teams as needed.Compliance
Participate in compliance audits and respond to audit queries.Ensure work documentation and processes are updated and meet Internal Control Framework requirements in a timely manner.Ensure compliance with BASF policies & guidelines, Financial Reporting compliance requirements, and local statutory requirements.Others
Assist and support the SDU Head, Senior Manager, Manager, Assistant Manager and Senior Analyst in project initiatives (e.g., Continuous Improvements, Technology Enhancement, Internal Control, Six Sigma, Scorecard).Perform other duties as required by BSSCKL management and changing business needs.Service Management
Work according to the service management framework, providing timely and accurate customer service.Attend to and resolve customer queries promptly and proactively.Review backlog and cycle time reports to improve process flow, and ensure workflows are processed within agreed service timelines.Quality & Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement solutions for continuous improvement in consultation with the SDU Head and leadership team.Update process documentation as required.Knowledge Management
Support effective knowledge transfer within the team and contribute to training materials for General Accounting & Reporting.Participate in functional training and contribute to a knowledge base of problems and resolutions for continuous learning and cross-sharing.Support new and existing team members through proper knowledge transfer and sharing of best practices.Guidance & Reporting
Follow BASF Group accounting and reporting guidelines and local regulations.Cooperation
Frequent cooperation within BASF Group with internal stakeholders, SDU Head and regional finance units, and service centre management.Frequent cooperation outside BASF with external consultants and auditors as applicable.Education
University degree in finance and accounting or business studies; Chartered or Certified Professional Accountant or equivalent.Working Experience
Minimum 2 years in Financial Reporting or other accounting functions (candidates with fewer years may be considered).Preferably experience with SAP or other major ERP systems.Experience in a shared service or BPO environment is advantageous.Experience in a multinational company or Malaysian public-listed company is preferred.Technical & Professional Knowledge
Knowledge of Financial Reporting and related accounting functions.Proficiency with MS Office tools.Proficiency in English and other languages as required, with good communication skills.The BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur (BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd) is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Since 2005, the hub has grown from 130 to over 1,300 employees and delivers high-quality financial, people, supply chain, EHSQ, product safety and digital services across 20 markets in the Asia Pacific region, in 8 languages. BASF operates additional hubs in Berlin and Montevideo. In 2024, BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur received multiple awards for operational excellence and learning technology, among others. For more information and to apply, please visit the Apply button below. Candidates must be resident in Malaysia or have the right to work in Malaysia.
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