Job Description:
Huntsman Corporation is now looking for a dynamic individual as an ASSC General Ledger Accountant.
The General Ledger Accountant will be supporting Accounting General Ledger Team Lead on global type of journal entries and harmonizing the journal process globally.
He/She is expected to work closely with accounting management and R2R Global Process Owner to establish general ledger governance, foster global journal definition, standardize/ optimize the processing and communication channel, and implement global reconciliations to minimize regional/entity variations.
He/She will also be responsible in ensuring that all daily operational tasks performed are in accordance with USGAAP and Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Control guidelines.
The ideal candidate will be located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
As an ASSC General Ledger Accountant you will:
Assist team lead on establishment of general ledger governance and global JE definition.
One Stop Center to optimize the end-to-end process (before and after JE posting) of global JE to minimize the non-value-added communication traffic.
Accelerate journal posting through mass upload/ automation.
Enable global reconciliation with potential improvement of closing timeline.
Support change management and work closely with Process Optimization team in technical build-up.
Provide support and service requests from the business globally in a timely manner.
Ensure that all tasks performed are SOX & GAAP Compliance
Involve in implementing systems and procedures changes
Assist with requests from internal and/or external auditors
Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by superior.
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 3 to 5 years of accounting experience
Experience in helping to managed change, implementing new procedures and re-engineering processes.
A strategic and analytical mindset.
Knowledge in US GAAP Accounting and/ or IFRS
Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel and Power Tools is a must.
Ability to prioritize and work under tight timelines
Continuous improvement mindset
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Able to excel in a fast-paced environment
Experience in accounting systems such as SAP would be a must
Able to work independently with minimum supervision
Strong presentations skills as well as written and verbal communication skills in English
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.
