Purpose of the Role
The Senior General Ledger Specialist is responsible for accurately maintaining the organization’s financial records and transactions, particularly in support of the Record-to-Report (R2R) process. This includes preparing journal entries, managing period-end closings, performing account reconciliations, and supporting internal/external audits. The role requires a strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX controls, and corporate finance policies. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience in general ledger operations, preferably in a multinational or shared services environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and process manual journal entries including accruals, prepayments, bank transactions, provisions, and reclassifications
- Perform complex journal entry calculations (e.g. customer rebate accruals, transport cost accruals)
- Manage fixed asset transactions: capitalization, transfers, disposals, and depreciation runs
- Prepare and review account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts at period-end
- Conduct period-end closings in ERP (EPR), including checking account balances and closing periods
- Submit accurate and timely general ledger/finance data to the corporate consolidation system (Oracle/FCCS)
- Respond to queries and ad hoc requests from business unit finance teams
- Execute daily tasks in accordance with US GAAP, SOX controls, and company accounting policies
- Prepare inventory valuation analyses in alignment with internal standards
- Resolve intercompany mismatches by coordinating with AP and AR teams
- Support both internal and external audits by preparing requested data and reconciliations
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in Record-to-Report (R2R) projects and cross-departmental initiatives
- Migrate and stabilize new GL tasks from business units to the BSC
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on GL processes and provide guidance to colleagues
- Support the onboarding of new team members
- Collaborate with internal teams across the BSC and wider organization
- Perform other duties and assignments as required by management
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience in general ledger or R2R roles
- Solid understanding of corporate and local accounting standards, US GAAP, and audit compliance
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and consolidation tools (FCCS) is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a pragmatic approach to solving problems
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills (English – both written and verbal)
- Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently while asking relevant questions
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a US-based global manufacturing leader
- Gain exposure to regional accounting operations across the APAC region
- Work within a structured and professional Business Service Centre environment
- Opportunities for cross-functional collaboration, knowledge sharing, and career growth
