Intercompany Accountant

Huntsman Global Business Services is now looking for a dynamic individual as an Intercompany Accountant. The Intercompany Accountant position entails handling intercompany processes, coding invoices and preparing balance sheet reconciliations. The position has direct interaction with various levels of management across the globe to ensure that the accounting service is delivered on time with high quality.

This role is primarily responsible for completing timely reconciliations of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable balances in a consistent and accurate manner with other intercompany around the world. In addition, the position will also be involved in the settlement of intercompany and affiliates’ outstanding balances.

The ideal candidate will be located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

As an Intercompany Accountant you will:

Prepare and post various monthly intercompany transactions and entries, including creating and processing  intercompany non-trade invoices.

Responsible for interacting and communicating with the respective business units in order to facilitate any special and /or reporting requirements.

Prepare monthly reconciliations for balance sheet and intercompany accounts. Perform analysis on any discrepancies relating to Intercompany transactions.

Perform analysis on aging for Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables.

Research and follow up on aged intercompany items.

Monthly explanations of inter-company balances and outstanding issues;

Research on failed automation items for trade and non-trade transactions.

Maintain Intercompany account data via balance sheet reconciliation and identify issues, unreconciled and aged items.

Initiate payment and netting for intercompanies and affiliates.

Post entries for securitization program, Intercompany debts and interest.

Balance intercompany debt and interest with counterparties.

Reconcile intercompany debts to Treasury Tools.

Assist in the preparation of ac-hoc reports such as year-end reporting’s as assigned.

Provide support and service requests from the business globally in a timely manner.

Involve in implementing systems, procedures changes.

Involve in adhoc project and migration (if any).

Participate in Users Acceptance Tests (UATs).

Involve in internal / external audits.

Comply with SOX and IA control guidelines in all intercompany and affiliate transactions.

Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

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 follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained

Ability to exercise judgement and apply job skills, company policies and procedures in resolving repetitive problems and work on tasks that are moderately complex in nature under close supervision

Knowledge in US GAAP Accounting and/ or IFRS

Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel is a must

Ability to prioritize and work under tight timelines

Good written and communication skills in English and Mandarin. Comfortable in working with diversified cultures

Able to excel in a fast paced environment

Customer-service and Tasks oriented &#; needs and delivering quality work at all times

Experience in accounting systems such as SAP would be 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 30 countries around the world, employing over 9,000 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.

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