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Accountant- Statutory Accounting COE
Experience: 5 to Not Available years
Location: Petaling Jaya, MY
Skills: IFRS, Local GAAP, US GAAP, SAP, MS Excel, One Source tool, CPA, CIMA, ACCA, Chartered Accountant
Company Overview
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Your Role :
Accountant Statutory Accounting COE Accountant will be responsible to prepare accurate and consistent statutory financial statements for assigned company codes. Within this role you will contribute to identify required statutory adjustments and participate in the external audit process. This role will require accounting expertise based on IFRS or Local GAAP regulations (depending on the country under responsibility).
Your Responsibilities
Ongoing maintenance of Statutory Financial Statements templates in the global tool
Prepare and post month-end closing statutory adjustments for in-scope countries
Manage reconciliation bridge from US GAAP to IFRS/Local GAAP for in-scope countries
Work closely with Local Finance team to understand the business day-to-day activities and ensure these are properly reflected in the local ledger
Prepare yearly Financial Statements for assigned countries in compliance with IFRS or Local GAAP standards (depending on the country under responsibility) and participate in the external audit process
Prepare Balance Sheet fluctuations commentaries as needed (monthly internal reporting process)
Prepare other in-scope country-specific local reporting as required
Prepare robust process documentation, including a regular & timely updates
Expertise and Business Partnership
Support complex accounting issues in accordance with IFRS or relevant Local GAAP (depending on the country under responsibility)
Develop good understanding of One Source tool capabilities
Build effective collaboration with all relevant stakeholders (e.g. Local Affiliate, EBS teams, auditors)
Project Phase
Participate in One Source statutory reporting module implementation.
Work closely with Project Team to ensure smooth go-live for countries within your responsibility.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Masters Degree or equivalent Degree in Finance or Accounting
At least 5 years working experience in accounting/finance/ auditing, with a minimum 2 years in Financial Statements preparation
Expertise in IFRS or/and Local GAAPs (EMEA/LATAM countries)
Fluency in English language, additional language is an advantage
Experience with SAP, proficiency in Excel
Ability to handle complexity and utilize analytical skills, with attention to detail
Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks & effectively manage workload in fast-changing workplace while demonstrating full ownership & accountability
Superb communication skills
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Experience with One Source tool module for statutory reporting
CPA, CIMA, ACCA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent (or in progress)
US GAAP knowledge is an advantage
Additional Information:
Travel: 2-4%
Location: Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against jobrelated criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more .