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GL Accountant, FSS
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for a GL Accountant to oversee end-to-end GL activities and ensure accurate, compliant reporting for Group and statutory purposes.
Who you will report to
The position reports to GL Team Leader.
What you will work on
Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships
Support statutory reporting and tax filings (where required)
Handle end-to-end GL bookkeeping and monthly journal entries
Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing
Perform account reconciliations, analysis, and P&L / balance sheet reviews
Monitor cash flow forecasting with the Treasury team
Coordinate internal and external audits
Maintain fixed asset and investment records
Support process improvements and assist junior team members
Qualifications you have for this role
Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting or Finance
2-5 experience in finance accounting and reporting
Previous experience in a similar General Ledger environment within an organisation or SSC/BPO environment is advantageous
Computer literacy – Excel, Word and other large enterprise systems advantageous (e.g. IFS, SAP, Oracle etc.)
Excellent English skills required, written and verbal. Additional European / Middle Eastern / Asian language(s) skills will be advantageous
High level of accountability, accuracy, and efficiency
Multitasking
Skills & Competencies you have for this role
Excellent collaboration, communication skills and cultural awareness
Positive attitude, customer centric mindset and willingness to go the extra mile to meet organizational goals
Ability to build good relationships with different stakeholders
Attentive to detail and deadlines
Structured and well-organised
Ability to resolve problems and deal with high volume transactions
Analytical skills
Sharp judgment
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Previous experience in migration process and/or system implementation is adantageous
Location
The position will be based in Kuala Lumpur office located at KL Sentral which is a strategic work location with convenience travelling by Monorail, Rapid Kelana Jaya Line, MRT and KTM services as well as easy to get to go by public transportation.
What we offer
5-days work week including complying with Malaysia’s Public Holiday
International work environment and culture
Great learning and development opportunities
Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days remotely)
How to apply
Sounds interesting? If you see yourself fitting into this role, please let us know why the role interest you. Apply online through our career portal at https://www.wilhelmsen.com/careers/ under Current Vacancies by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account and thereafter upload your resume and expected salary.
Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance
- 2–5 years of experience in finance, accounting, and reporting
- Experience in a similar General Ledger environment within an organization or SSC/BPO environment
- Computer literacy, including Excel, Word, and enterprise systems such as IFS, SAP, or Oracle
- Excellent written and verbal English skills
- High accountability, accuracy, and efficiency
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with cultural awareness
- Analytical skills and sharp judgment
- Ability to resolve problems and manage high-volume transactions
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Experience with migration processes or system implementation
What We Do
Founded in Norway in 1861, Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group. With the world's largest maritime network on call 24/7, our people can deliver products and services on the ground practically anywhere you have ships, or maritime related industries. We make the maritime industry spin. Committed to shaping the maritime industry, we’re also developing new opportunities and collaborations in renewables, zero-emission shipping, and marine digitalisation. Supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, with thousands of colleagues in 57 countries, we take innovation, sustainability, and unparalleled customer experiences one step further. We are Wilhelmsen. Because of our heritage and our ambitions for the future, we aspire to be the leading enablers of global trade
