The General Ledger Specialist will be responsible for overall General Ledger and reporting activities by delivering accurate, compliant, and timely services to NS BlueScope Coated Products and BlueScope Building Solution's entities in the ASEAN region. They will ensure compliance with BlueScope internal policies, guidelines and accounting standards in day-to-day conduct of activities relating to general ledger, fixed assets and reporting.Responsibilities:Operations & Month-End Closing (General Ledger)Perform month-end activities such as preparation and posting of accruals/provisions journals, prepayment charge-out, payroll journals and monthly expenses analysis.Work closely with respective site Commercial units and other shared services functions (AP, AR, and Treasury) to ensure accuracy and timeliness of month-end closing activities.Fixed Assets & Right-of-Use Assets Management Perform all Fixed Asset related activities in ERP system, , activation of purchased assets, Capital WIP activation, write-off, and sale/disposal of assets.Perform timely and accurate depreciation run in ERP system.Ensure FA Register and GL are updated and reconciled in ERP system.Prepare the Fixed Assets detailed movement schedules and Fixed Assets detailed listing monthly and as and when required.Perform all Right-of-Use assets activities via the lease accounting software, LOIS and posting of lease accounting entries in the ERP system.Management/Financial & Government ReportingPrepare and submit monthly Intercompany Report and HFM financial upload file to Corporate as per the deadlines defined in the KPIs.Prepare and submit half yearly Manual Proformas as per the deadline stipulated by Corporate.Prepare and submit all government related reports, , IIP reporting required by Bank Negara Malaysia, and other Statistical Department related reports required by local authorities.Internal/External AuditPrepare audit schedules, notes to accounts as requested by auditors and attend to all auditors' queries.Assist the site Commercial teams on the draft audited accounts preparation (if required) before finalisation and signing of accounts by the Directors.Ensure internal/external audit recommendations are taken into action within the agreed timelines based on advice and approval from site Commercial teams.Ensure audit adjustments are updated in ERP system in a timely and accurate manner based on advice and approval from site Commercial teams.GL Accounts ReconciliationPrepare monthly reconciliations for all Balance Sheet accounts under GL function as assigned in Blackline.Identify any discrepancies/issues and escalate to concerned functions for follow up and clearance within agreed timeframe. Ensure reconciliations with long outstanding amounts are explained and have a valid business rationale.Ensure reconciliations prepared meet the quality control expectations and criteria set out in BlueScope Blackline Reconciliation policy.Stewardship ReviewCo-ordinate, prepare and compile the Stewardship review pack with appropriate documentation and supporting.Ensure that the pack is compiled and completed in a timely manner for submission to the Reviewers.To document all action items identified during the review and to ensure proper follow-up steps are taken to close the action items.To arrange for follow up calls with the respective PICs and functions if discussion is required for those long outstanding action items. Services Management Execute work in accordance with the service management framework.Ensure queries from customers and Corporate (HQ) are attended to and resolved in a timely manner.Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal customers, other FSC functions and other stakeholders (, Corporate HQ).Continuous ImprovementPerform self-inspection on work processes and implement improvement measures to ensure compliance with BlueScope accounting policies and guidelines.Assist in various special projects as they arise in the GL function.Qualifications and experienced required:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.Able to read, write and speak fluently in English. Able to interpret accurately and respond appropriately.Strong knowledge of ERP system (M3 knowledge preferred).Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel in particular).Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Meticulous and analytical.Committed team player, reliable and ability to meet tight deadline.Self-motivated individual requiring limited supervision with passion for excellence.Ability to recognize issues, identify resolution and escalate problems, if necessary.Maintains a high degree of professional conduct at all times. At NS BlueScope our success comes from our people. We choose to treat each other with trust and respect. We understand that the range of perspectives that result from having a diverse and inclusive workplace will strengthen NS BlueScope's capability for continued and sustained business success.
