GL Analyst

Job Purpose

Support the Finance Shared Services (FSS) General Ledger (GL) operations, including period-end closing, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and statutory audit support. Candidates must have hands-on audit experience or a strong audit background.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support day-to-day GL accounting operations and period-end (monthly, quarterly, yearly) closing.
• Prepare financial reports, analysis, and full set of accounts for management and statutory purposes.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, resolve variances, and clear long-outstanding items.
• Support statutory audits, including preparation of audit schedules, responding to audit queries, and ensuring timely audit closure.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned entities and accounting standards (IFRS/MFRS).
• Guide and coach junior team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Drive issue resolution, compliance, and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or professional qualification (ACCA, MIA, CPA, ICAEW preferred).
• Minimum 4–6 years of GL accounting experience with compulsory audit background (external or internal audit).
• Hands-on experience in full set of accounts, financial statements, and audit engagements.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/MFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in Finance Shared Services and ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365) is an advantage.
• Able to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Candidates must have hands-on audit experience or a strong audit background.