Team Lead, General Ledger

ALBS is an Air Liquide entity in Kuala Lumpur, regrouping for the APAC scope its Business Service Centers (Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai) as well as the two Global Functions (IT, Digital and Procurement). Designed to derive optimal value by better leveraging technology, people and competencies, the ultimate goal is to boost efficiency and deliver outstanding and sustainable performance while keeping a strong focus on customer centricity. This Organization is striving for excellence, adopting the Best in Class models to deliver value through simplification and standardization of processes, while adhering to Internal controls and compliance requirements.

We're looking for an experienced General Ledger Team Lead (Japanese Speaker) to join our team. In this pivotal role within our Business Shared Service Center (BSC), you'll manage a team to collaborate with affiliates in Japan to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting while driving process optimization.

**How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?**:
1. **Financial Close & Reporting**

- Lead the monthly close process, collaborating closely with the BSC teams (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable) to ensure timely deliverables.
- Preparing supporting schedules for financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and ensure the accuracy of general ledger accounts, such as advances, prepaids, and accruals.
- Be responsible for the timely preparation of consolidated group financial reports using IRIS or other relevant tools.
- Perform reconciliations between Local GAAP and IFRS GAAP.

2. **Accounting & Internal Control**

- Oversee all General Ledger transactions and reporting activities.
- Ensure the integrity of the balance sheet through reconciliation and perform journal adjustments when required.
- Conduct internal control activities in accordance with group policies, ensuring robust internal controls for the company.

3. **Compliance & Coordination**

- Ensure strong compliance with tax and other local regulations.
- Conduct regular meetings with Japan affiliates to follow up on transition action plans and provide global visibility on their financial statements.

4. **Process Optimization & Team Management**:

- Assist in developing reporting processes for centralization initiatives, aiming for a sustainable cost structure and high-quality deliverables.
- Act as the key knowledge owner for IRIS reporting (Group Reporting) and provide training to BSC team members.
- Be responsible for the quality of team deliverables and be involved in or lead Finance Process Improvement Projects from time to time.
- Assist in the knowledge transfer from selected countries into the BSC.

**Are you a MATCH?**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

- Fluent in English and Japanese.

- At least 5 years of experience in an SSC finance & accounting environment.

- Minimum of 4 team members of people management experience.

- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, local, and international accounting standards.

- Possess strong team player qualities, take initiative, and demonstrate ownership of assigned duties.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong customer relationship skills.

**What We Offer**:

- Hybrid work arrangement

- Office location is accessible via MRT (Bandar Utama station)

- Highly engaged and empowered work culture

- Dynamic multinational team of more than 14 nationalities

- Continuous learning & development

**We take care of our employees**:

- Medical card coverage for self and dependents (outpatient and inpatient)

- Extended health & flexi benefits coverage (Child's specialist claim, Pap Smear, Mammogram, Self Relaxation Expenses, Fur Benefits etc.)

- Monthly NICE Program activities for team bonding and well-being lifestyles

**About Air Liquide**

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

**Our Differences make our Performance**

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.