As part of the ongoing growth of Experian's Global Finance Services (GFS) organization, an experienced, motivated and proactive General Ledger Analyst is needed to provide the accounting acumen and reporting required by Experian's Group Financial Reporting function.
This challenging role will be based in Experian's Global Delivery Centre in Cyberjaya, Malaysia and be part of the Record to Report team (R2R), a key and growing part of the GFS team.
Work that matters - What you'll be doing:
Support GL journal related tasks including preparation of journal entries, ensuring journals are booked in accordance with company policies, and collaborating with stakeholders (Finance Controller, Business Finance, and FP&A team) in understanding journal submission and supporting evidence.
Ensure all revenue and cost recognition/deferred journals are posted according to IFRS15 accounting standards with supporting evidence as required.
Support HFM related tasks including error validation, half year/year end disclosure as per Global timeline, etc.
Analyze and rectify issues or inquiries pertaining to GL transactions within the entities supported.
Act as an escalation point for any issues involving month-end, quarter, year-end close.
Monitor and manage issues, escalations, and/or exceptional handling requests.
Stakeholder management includes collaboration with all parties (including Finance Controller, Business Finance, other GFS teams, system experts, Group Finance, etc.)
in handling daily/ad hoc matters relating to entities supported.
Preparation & submission of monthly balance sheet reconciliation files (e.g., Prepayment, Other Debtors, Accruals, VAT, Accrued/Deferred Revenue, etc.
), monitoring/clearing aged reconciling items in a timely manner & attending balance sheet review calls with stakeholders.
Understand and ensure compliance with Experian policies and act as the first line of defense/Gatekeeper of the books.
Provide support to internal & external Audit processes in accordance with accounting standards.
Ensure compliance with all requirements encompassing data integrity and evidence of process and accuracy.
Perform other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by line manager to meet financial reporting requirements and/or other projects.
Continuously drive for improvement & streamline processes within the General Ledger function.
Respond/handle ad-hoc requests/divestments/acquisitions in a timely and professional manner.
More about you:
Candidate must possess either a bachelor's degree, Professional Degree, Finance/Accountancy, and/or Professional Certificate in ACCA/CIMA/CPA.
At least1.5 years of working experience in General Ledger/auditis required for this position.
Good and efficient communication skills and time management.
Agile towards rapid changes due to business directions.
Ability to work in a high volume, transaction-oriented environment.#J-18808-Ljbffr