What we offer
Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform Cost Accounting transaction and ensuring delivery quality in terms of accuracy, completeness and timeliness on daily basis
- Execute month end close steps, quarter & year end close activities in accordance with work instructions and month end closing checklist
- Collaborate and work with Local Financial Services and other functional teams to ensure timely and accurate closure of accounts for Evonik companies across Asia Pacific and EMEA region in accordance with work instructions and SmartClose checklist.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationship with Local Services, other teams within the SSC and Center of Excellence
- Ensure that closing timelines meet the Group Corporate requirements
- Ensure all work instructions, standard operating procedures are complied. Review and escalate local specific variances to Key Accountant/Team Lead for further assessment and discussion
- Ensure queries are attended to and resolved in a timely, responsible and proactive manner
- Perform troubleshooting of issues and challenges related to Cost Accounting processes
- Execute Internal Control System according to the guideline and ensure the Internal Control System documentation is in place
- Supporting Local Financial Services in terms of internal and external audit
- Support in the implementation of project initiatives rollout by Global team
- Support standardization across regions and globally by focusing on alignment of end to end business process areas, system and tools.
- Continuously explore alternatives in driving process improvement and harmonization in areas of operation
- Undertake any ad hoc assignment, projects and migrations that may be assigned from time to time.
- Able to coach and provide guidance / solutions if there are issues faced by the Cost Accounting team on work related matters. Identify skill gap and develop upskilling training for the team.
- Perform back up duty as and when required.
- Assist in managing on boarding process and knowledge retention for the team
- The Senior Analyst will be responsible for daily/monthly KPIs for the assigned tasks and to ensure all deadlines are adhered to.
- Resolve accounting issues in consultation with the Key Accountant / Team Lead / Functional Manager.
REQUIREMENTS
Education, Certification and/or relevant experience required
- Holds a Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience in product costing, inventory management will be an advantage.
- Minimum 4-5 years of relevant working experience with at least 1 year in leadership capacity.
Additional skills and abilities required for this position
- Strong communications skills both verbal and written in English.
- Proficiency in languages would be an added advantage depending on the individual assignment, different language skills will be required.
- A team player, meticulous, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
Technical Knowledge (E.g. specialized knowledge required to perform all the required tasks)
- Knowledge and understanding of IFRS, Cost Accounting process and other accounting functions
- Computer literate and competent in Microsoft office, preferably have experience in SAP – FICO Module
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - able to identify and troubleshoot system issues.
Others (if required by the position)
- Candidates assigned to support the EMEA and US regions and work according to the relevant shift hours (if required)
- Exposure to manufacturing or shared service environment would be preferred.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work well both independently and in a team orientated environment
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Kelly Wong [C]Company is
Evonik MalaysiaSkills Required
- Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting or Finance
- 4-5 years relevant working experience
- 1 year in leadership capacity
- Experience in product costing, inventory management
- Strong communication skills in English
- Knowledge of IFRS, Cost Accounting process
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience in SAP FICO Module
Evonik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Evonik and has not been reviewed or approved by Evonik.
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Healthcare Strength — The U.S. package consistently includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSA/FSA and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits information highlights robust health coverage alongside base pay.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) and references to legacy pension and retiree medical for eligible groups, indicating depth beyond a basic plan. Company materials and postings emphasize retirement support as part of a comprehensive package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave are listed across recent U.S. postings. These time‑off programs appear as core elements of the package.
Evonik Insights
What We Do
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business. Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to: www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry Find our netiquette on: www.evonik.com/netiquette
