MKS

Senior General Ledger (GL) Accountant

Malaysia Penang Batu Kawan Full time

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

The General Accountant is responsible for supporting the company’s accounting operations, including general ledger management, financial closing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance. The role ensures accurate financial records, timely reporting, and adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
  • Maintain the General Ledger, perform account reconciliations, and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare financial statements, schedules, and management reports in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions and ensure proper accounting classification.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
  • Support internal and external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
  • Perform financial and variance analysis and assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Support ERP system improvements, automation initiatives, and process enhancements.
  • Responsible prepare and submit quarterly central bank reporting (IIP & etc).
  • Undertake ad-hoc assignment as and when required.

Skills You Bring:

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience. Preferably experience with Oracle EBS, specifically in financial modules.
  • Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
  • Experience in processing multi-currency transactions.
  • Proficient in Microsoft excel

Preferred Skills:

  • Highly organized and focused, able to multi-task and manage workload to ensure that priorities are met.
  • Proactive, highly motivated and flexible
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong data entry skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations.  Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.  MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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