[Hiring] Accounting Senior Specialist @NTT DATA Services

Role Description

We are currently seeking an Accounting Senior Specialist (Statutory Reporting & Audit) to join our team in Fully remote, Malaysia, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (MY-14), Malaysia.

• Individuals have a deep understanding of their own area and some understanding of related subject areas.
• Manage critical projects or larger customer contracts with general direction and may allocate some work to others.
• Recommends department process improvements.
• Participates in department projects (strategic, tactical and control) where strong analytical skill is required.
• Assists internal and/or external audit process as required.
• Develops or recommends accounting methods and procedures.
• Works on critical client accounts and collection issues.
• Addresses escalated outstanding account balances.

Statutory Accounting – Position’s General Duties & Tasks:

• Responsible for statutory bookkeeping for entities or countries assigned (mainly Europe countries).
• Work with outsourced local accounting firm on the statutory financials.
• Deal with external auditor to discuss audit timeline, agree on audit scope, and coordinate audit requests from the auditor with internal functions.
• Close audit issues, draft financial statements, ensure FS is signed and filed within the deadline.
• Interact with teams from other functions to understand the business process and gather supporting documents required by the auditor.
• Analyze balance sheet items and support monthly/quarterly reporting requirements.
• Monthly closing activities (i.e. preparing & posting journal entries, analyzing financial statements & ledger activities), prepare balance sheet reconciliations, fluctuations.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members.
• Maintain compliance with corporate accounting policy and stay up-to-date with new accounting standards.
• Involve in continuous process improvement and simplification projects.
• Support internal & external audit.
• Support corporate income tax filing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or professional qualification.
• Minimum working experience of 3+ years, preferably in an accounting firm and/or MNC.
• Excellent communication skills & proficient in English.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). SAP user knowledge is an added advantage.
• Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Results-oriented, flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and a team player.
• Able to work independently and communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff.

Company Description

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation.

• One of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers.
• Unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers, and application services.
• Consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.
• Global Top Employer with experts in more than 50 countries.
• Access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.
• Part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.