Reporting Analyst, Kuala Lumpur Hub

About the Job

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The Account to Report (A2R) Closing & Reporting Team is accountable for the processing of transactions related to accounting & closing and reporting of financial books. This role will support the A2R Closing & Reporting Lead in ensuring the enforcement of accounting standards and reliability of the data collected from management, controllers, tax department and other end-to-end processes. Apart from that, this role will require active participation in driving A2R continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Core model Implementation 

• Implement and ensure alignment with core model. 

• Propose and support any project which aim to align to core model but also transform and automate our processes.

• Embrace RPA mindset.

Operations 

• Deliver quality reporting of legal statutory accounts for Local GAAP and IFRS.  

• Execution of GL end to end activates. 

• Perform Monthly and Quarterly Balance Sheet Reconciliation. 

• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (IFRS) and company procedures to ensure integrity of financial information.

• Collaborate with A2R Retained, other End to End processes (P2P, OTC and PS), tax & treasury departments and Country Finance, Finance Operation (FO) to manage and address potential closing risks (pre/post close meetings).

• Respond to and resolve enquiries from Country Finance/Internal and External customers.

• Ensure SOP documentations are updated on timely basis to reflect latest process/tool/policy changes.

• Active participation in Sanofi global projects with close collaboration with Project team, Country Finance, FO and other End to End processes (P2P, OTC and PS).

• Align, promote and deliver as per Global A2R Vision, Mission incorporating all Sanofi’s Play To Win (PTW) behaviors. 

Compliance 

• Ensure SOX and Internal Control Framework compliance across activities, and support A2R Closing & Reporting Lead and Country Finance to review, identify and address any gaps.

• Support external and internal audits by working closely with A2R Closing & Reporting Lead and Country Finance.

• Ensure adequate follow up on issues identified during external and internal audit.

• Ensure SOP documentations are updated on timely basis to reflect latest process/tool/policy changes.

Continuous Improvements 

• Support A2R Closing & Reporting Lead in monitoring performance on a continuous basis against agreed SLAs and define corrective actions, where necessary.

• Identify and articulate improvement areas across processes and technology – including ERP and other tools and solutions.

• Support customer satisfaction initiatives, including regular assessment of service satisfaction across Country Finance and other stakeholders.

About You 

• Minimum a Bachelor’s Degree / Professional Degree in Accounting / Finance / Business or equivalent.

• Fresh Graduate or those with minimum 1 year of relevant working experience in the Finance / Accounting sector / Account-to-Report / Shared Service Centre will be an added advantage.

• Good English and Mandarin communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Exposure to multinational or regional corporate business environments, or similar.

• Proficient in the use of applications in the MS-Office suite, including MS-Excel, or Working experience with SAP, specifically Fi/Co.

• Good interpersonal skill, possess strong analytical skill, and good attention to details.

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on continuous learning and professional development.

• Drive process improvement and innovation in partnership with a motivated and supportive team.