Job Description:
Huntsman Corporation is now looking for a dynamic individual as a General Ledger Accountant. The General Ledger Accountant position is accountable for preparing journal entries relating to budget accrual estimation, prepayment allocation, bank reconciliation, and balance sheet account analysis (reconciliation) which is essential for accurate corporate accounting reporting.
The incumbent primarily will be working closely with the various stakeholders in multiple countries globally (i.e Country Accountant, Local Business & etc) to ensure that the accounting service is delivered on time with quality.
He/She will also be responsible in ensuring that the all daily operational tasks performed are in accordance to USGAAP and Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Control guidelines.
The ideal candidate will be located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
As a General Ledger Accountant you will:
Complete month end closing within timelines
Perform month-end closing (non-trade related calculation and journal entries posting) and relevant tasks
Maintain general ledger data integrity via balance sheet reconciliation and identify issues, unreconciled and aged items
Generate debit notes or credit notes (non-trade) in accordance to SOX control requirements
Ensure that all tasks performed are SOX & GAAP Compliance
Provide support and service requests from the business globally in a timely manner
Involve in implementing systems and procedures changes
Involve in ad hoc projects and migration
Assist with requests from internal and/or external auditors
Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by superior.
Assists other employees in accomplishment of Huntsman company goals.
Participates in and completes company-required training programs.
Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
What skills and experiences are we looking for?
Degree with 1 year of accounting experience
Prior work experience in a shared service and accounting environment
Ability to complete moderately complex tasks under supervision
Ablility to follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situationsor data from which answers can be readily obtained
Ability to exercise judgement and apply job skills , company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks and resolve repetitive problems.
Proficient in MS Office,MS Excel is a must
Ability to prioritize and work under tight timelines.
Good written and communication skill in English. Ability to work in a diverse culture
Able to excel in a fast paced environment
Customer-service and Tasks oriented - Committed to respond effeciently to the customers' needs and delivering quality work at all times
Experience in accounting systems such as SAP is a plus
Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing, and maintains effective work relations with those encountered during the course of employment.
Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities is critical for job success.
What can we offer?
Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. We are a global specialty chemical company with locations in 25 countries around the world, employing over 6,000 associates. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.
Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.
Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.
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What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions.
We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
