Job Description :
Huntsman Corporationis now looking for a dynamic individual as aGeneral Ledger Accountant.The General Ledger Accountant position is accountable for preparing journal entries relating to budget accrual estimation, prepayment allocation, bank reconciliation, and balance sheet account analysis (reconciliation) which is essential for accurate corporate accounting reporting.
The incumbent primarily will be working closely with the various stakeholders in multiple countries globally (i.e Country Accountant, Local Business & etc) to ensure that the accounting service is delivered on time with quality.
He/She will also be responsible for ensuring that all daily operational tasks performed are in accordance with USGAAP and Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Control guidelines.
The ideal candidate will be located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
As a General Ledger Accountant you will:
Complete month end closing within timelines.
Perform month-end closing (non-trade related calculation and journal entries posting) and relevant tasks.
Maintain general ledger data integrity via balance sheet reconciliation and identify issues, unreconciled and aged items.
Generate debit notes or credit notes (non-trade) in accordance with SOX control requirements.
Ensure that all tasks performed are SOX & GAAP Compliance.
Provide support and service requests from the business globally in a timely manner.
Involve in implementing systems and procedures changes.
Involve in ad hoc projects and migration.
Assist with requests from internal and/or external auditors.
Follow instructions and perform other duties as may be assigned by superior.
Assist other employees in accomplishment of Huntsman company goals.
Participate in and complete company-required training programs.
Participate in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
What skills and experiences are we looking for?
Degree with 1 year of accounting experience.
Prior work experience in a shared service and accounting environment.
Ability to complete moderately complex tasks under supervision.
Ability to follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
Ability to exercise judgment and apply job skills, company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks and resolve repetitive problems.
Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel is a must.
Ability to prioritize and work under tight timelines.
Good written and communication skill in English. Ability to work in a diverse culture.
Able to excel in a fast-paced environment.
Customer-service and tasks oriented - Committed to respond efficiently to the customers' needs and delivering quality work at all times.
Experience in accounting systems such as SAP is a plus.
Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing, and maintains effective work relations with those encountered during the course of employment.
Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities is critical for job success.
What can we offer?
Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. We are a global specialty chemical company with locations in 25 countries around the world, employing over 6,000 associates. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.
Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.
Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.#J-18808-Ljbffr