General & Operational Accounting Advisor

Req ID:334948NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking a General & Operational Accounting Advisor to join our team in Fully remote - Malaysia, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (MY-14), Malaysia (MY).Position Overview:Individuals have a deep understanding of their own subject area and a broad understanding of related subject areasThey handle diverse issues and lead projects that contribute to the company's success.Ensures accurate reporting by reviewing high risk journal entries and supporting documentation and key account reconciliations.Prioritizes activities to meet close deadlines.Ensures adherence to company financial reporting requirements.Balances books and prepares P&L, income and/or balance sheet statements as necessary.Maintains receipts and disbursement reports.Coordinates, develops, issues, reviews and updates business unit accounting and operating policies.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 provide 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 & costs), reviewing & analyzing financial statements and ledger activities, and perform 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 projectsInvolve Balance Sheet fluctuation commentary.Maintain compliance with corporate accounting policy and ensure consistent process across the region and globallyHandle & support internal & external auditor process on statutory audits and/or quarterly reportingInvolve in continuous process improvement and simplification project.Work closely with business partners to rectify exceptions and closes all gaps identified.To provide guidance and coaching to junior team members.Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in Finance/Accounting or professional qualificationMinimum working experience of >5-6 years, preferably in an accounting firm and/or MNCPrior experience related to all facets of monthly accounting cycles and procedures to include financial reporting.Exert knowledge of relevant accounting practices and principlesExcellent communication skills & proficient in English.Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Powerpoint etc)SAP user knowledge and SOX experience is an added advantagePossess strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skillsStrong time management and organization skills with the ability to multi-taskResults oriented, flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and a team playerAble to work independently and communicate effectively with all levels of management and staffAdvanced client service skillsAbility to train and mentor othersAbout NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. 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