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Financial Analyst, General Ledger & Inventory Accounting (FSS)
City:  Penang
Country/Region:  Malaysia
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Business Area:  Finance
Department:  Financial Shared Services, Penang
Employment Type:  Full-time
Req ID:  9778

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Operations

  • Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and interdepartmental transactions.
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
  • Support the preparation of financial statements and reports.

Compliance & Audit

  • Ensure financial records comply with internal policies and regulatory standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and resolving queries.
  • Maintain organized records and supporting documentation for all GL activities.

Process Improvement

  • Identify and recommend improvements to GL processes and workflows.
  • Support ERP system updates and participate in testing phases.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial data.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with AP, Treasury, and other FSS teams to ensure GL processes support operational needs.
  • Serve as a point of contact for GL-related queries and issue resolution.

Ad-Hoc & Strategic Support

  • Handle new handovers and ad-hoc assignments as directed by management.
  • Contribute to strategic financial initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Minimum 2 – 3 years of experience in general ledger or accounting.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Experience in shared services or multinational environments is a plus.

About Ambu

Ambu has been bringing the solutions of the future to life since 1937. Today, millions of patients and healthcare professionals worldwide depend on the efficiency, safety and performance of our single-use endoscopy, anaesthesia, and patient monitoring solutions. We continuously look to the future with a commitment to deliver innovative quality products that have a positive impact on patient care and the work of healthcare professionals. Headquartered near Copenhagen in Denmark, Ambu employs approximately 4,500 people in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific.

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