{"id":1135414,"url":"https://alion.io/job/merck-co-manager-general-ledger-accounting","title":"Manager, General Ledger Accounting","company":{"id":3768,"name":"Merck & Co.","domain":"msd.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/msd","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":89,"ghost_share":0.011,"stale_share":0.135,"repost_share":0.034,"time_to_fill_p50_days":8,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Petaling Jaya, Malaysia"],"countries":["MY"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":17000,"max_usd":37000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":2825},"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false},{"name":"SLI/SLO/SLA","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T07:38:09Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T03:38:31Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Job Description\nThe Manager, Accounting to Reporting (AtR) will be responsible for ensuring that the transactions of all the markets that BSCKL supports in the JCAP region have been properly accounted for and accurately reflected in our company’s accounting records. The objective of this role is to work closely with Local Finance Teams to ensure that the accounting records: (i) accurately reflect the results of the business, (ii) are in line with US GAAP and (iii) comply with respective local statutory and tax requirements. The Manager is also responsible for maintaining a robust control environment following all audit requirements. This role enables the AtR function based in Petaling Jaya to partner with its Finance and Business counterparts to ensure that business objectives are met.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupervise general ledger activities and analysis inclusive of period end financial close responsibilities for cluster of countries within the JCAP (Japan, China, Asia Pacific) region.\nManage across General Ledger and other AtR sub-process activities.\nImplementing policies, operational controls and procedures to ensure efficient and accurate services to customers in the JCAP region.\nEnsure that all transactions are correctly reflected in the entity ledger.\nDirect accurate and timely period reporting that complies with Corporate and country requirements.\nManaging activities outsourced to our company’s BPO partner for General Ledger and monitoring monthly performance.\nAdminister monthly Account Reconciliation processes on a timely basis and ensure it adheres to all corporate standards and guidelines.\nChampion opportunities for streamlining and rendering service delivery more efficiently, leading to process improvement projects.\nCoordinate with team members to effectively distribute workload and increase exposure to multiple finance and business disciplines within our company.\nApprove the period-end financial packages and the Balance Sheet Reconciliations.\nEnsure compliance of accounting standards & reporting SOX requirements.\nWorking with internal and external auditors to complete statutory and internal control audits on time.\nCreate competitive environment to foster innovative ways of process improvements & enable others to perform at the best of their capabilities.\nDrive and Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives/robotics (RPA - Global & Regional).\nPartner closely with other Managers and Senior Leaders to effectively develop and implement strategic initiatives and gain exposure to multiple finance and business disciplines within our company.\nAchieve required accuracy on all defined KPIs and SLA’s.\nLead and staff ad hoc projects as needed.\nDevelop and maintain a robust control environment.\nCollaborate and work together with our company Virtual Finance Teams (COSI, IC COE, EMEA/Americas BSCs & Local Finance) and other onsite BSC towers (OtC/PTP).\nLead Global Projects and Initiatives.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance\nMinimum of 8 years of experience in a finance or accounting department of a multinational company including demonstrated experience in dealing with US and ex-US accounting (Pharmaceutical industry a plus)\nMinimum of 4 years of experience in a supervisory position (people manager: team leader, supervisor, coordinator, first level manager).\nBusiness-level English skills (speaking and writing) required\nBusiness-level fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) language (speaking and writing) required\nProfessional Experience at an organization managing both Local and US GAAP requirements\nProblem solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processes\nSolid communication, interpersonal, and organization skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management required\nDemonstrated commitment to education and professional development\nDemonstrated experience in shared services and/or migrations projects (knowledge transfer, process documentation, project management, status reporting and stakeholder relationship management)\nAbility to remain focused and lead through change or uncertainty\nStrong customer service mind-set\nAbility to build, lead, and manage an effective team of highly-qualified and culturally diverse professionals\nControllership / Internal controls knowledge SOX based\nRobust knowledge of the legal and fiscal reporting as well as finance and controlling processes (IFRS)\nSolid experience leading change initiatives\nERP system experience and competency (SAP required)\nIntermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required\nWorks effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, under pressure and with a high degree of professionalism\nCompetency/certification in tools such as: Balance Sheet Reconciliation (BlackLine a plus), Banking (FinKit and/or CMM a plus)\nAbility to operate independently and remain focused through change or uncertainty and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness\nAdvanced problem solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processes\nRequired Skills:\nBusiness Process Standardization, Business Support, Change Management, Credit Management, Customer-Oriented, Data Quality Management, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Operations, People Leadership, Preparation of Financial Reports, Process Efficiencies, Process Improvements, Project Risk Assessments, Quantitative Analytics, Team LeadershipPreferred Skills:\nCurrent Employees apply HERE\nCurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE\nSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully\nMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.\nEmployee Status:\nRegularRelocation:\nNo relocationVISA Sponsorship:\nNoTravel Requirements:\nNo Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:\nHybridShift:\nNot IndicatedValid Driving License:\nNoHazardous Material(s):\nN/AJob Posting End Date:\n10/7/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. 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