Accounting Analyst

Job description

Introduction
As an accounting analyst at IBM you'll be a key player in all aspects of strategic payments planning. You will make significant contributions to high-profile operational initiatives as the business continues to grow globally.

Your Role and Responsibilities

IBM Accounting Kuala Lumpur (IAKL), which commenced operations in Malaysia in 1994, provides world-class accounting services, demonstrating its outstanding leadership in supporting the Accounting processes and analysis, financial systems and process controls for the Asia Pacific.
·  Provide accounting support to countries in the Asia Pacific region
·  Prepare local financial statements in accordance with local GAAP
·  Comply with country legal and statutory reporting requirement
·  Provide advice and counsel to management on US and country Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and guidelines
·  Perform self-inspection on work areas and implement measures to ensure compliance with IBM accounting and country practices and guidelines.
·  Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliation and journal booking for accurate book keeping.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Banking/ Economics, Commerce, Business Studies/ Administration/ Management (a Major in Finance or Accounting will be added advantage)
·  Strong people and communication skills
·  Able to quickly absorb professional knowledge
·  Have proficient IT skills to perform the job required
·  Motivated and results-driven individual with initiative

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Knowledge of a second language (Mandarin/ Cantonese, Japanese, Korean) would be an added advantage.
·  Has exposure to accounting processes and analysis, financial systems, and process controls