[Hiring] Accounting Specialist - Contract Accounting @NTT DATA Services

Role Description

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

• Individuals understand their own area and are able to perform all facets of their role.
• They have experience in most issues that may arise, although require guidance with new assignments or assignments outside normal scope of work.
• They manage projects with oversight from their supervisor.
• Manages accounting system maintenance to ensure accurate reflection of BU financial status.
• Creates journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure accurate reporting.
• Periodically reviews key account reconciliations.
• Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions.

Job Scope:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for all accounting and financial aspects of an assigned customer accounts/contracts or specific countries which are not on SAP.
• Responsibilities include providing guidance on revenue recognition for new deals/contracts, project setup, customer invoicing, monthly accounting close, balance sheet reconciliations and support/lead ad-hoc projects.
• Monthly accounting close includes preparing and posting journal entries (mainly revenue & cost), reviewing & analyzing financial statements and ledger activities, and performing variance analysis.
• This position will require interaction with the operations team and finance team to understand the business, discuss & finalize monthly billing amount, drive process improvements, simplification or other ad-hoc projects.
• Involves Balance Sheet fluctuation commentary.
• Maintain compliance with corporate accounting policy and ensure consistent process across the region and globally.
• Handle & support internal & external auditor process on statutory audits and/or quarterly reporting.
• Involve in continuous process improvement and simplification project.
• Work closely with business partners to rectify exceptions and close all gaps identified.

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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.). Oracle / SAP user knowledge is an added advantage.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills; critical thinking.
• 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.

• We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services.
• Our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.
• As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries.
• We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.
• NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.