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Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Analyst – Cost Accounting

Cost & Management AccountingPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeSelangor, MalaysiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Holds a degree or professional qualification in Accounting or Finance.
  • Has a minimum of 2–3 years of relevant working experience.
  • Has strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Has knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards, general accounting principles, and accounting functions.
  • Is proficient in SAP or another major enterprise resource planning system; this experience is an advantage rather than a mandatory qualification.
  • Is computer literate and competent in Microsoft Office.
  • Can organize workload, adapt quickly to change, meet deadlines, and execute commitments.

Responsibilities

  • Performs Cost Accounting transactions and ensures daily delivery quality in terms of accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
  • Executes month-end close steps and quarter- and year-end close activities in accordance with work instructions and the month-end closing checklist.
  • Collaborates with Local Financial Services and other functional teams to ensure timely and accurate closure of accounts for company entities across Asia Pacific, EMEA, and America in accordance with work instructions and the SmartClose checklist.
  • Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with Local Services, other teams within the shared services center, and the Center of Excellence.
  • Ensures closing timelines meet Group Corporate requirements.
  • Complies with work instructions and standard operating procedures; reviews and escalates local-specific variances to the Key Accountant or Team Lead for further assessment and discussion.
  • Attends to and resolves queries in a timely, responsible, and proactive manner.
  • Troubleshoots issues and challenges related to Cost Accounting processes.
  • Executes the Internal Control System according to guidelines and ensures the required documentation is in place.
  • Supports Local Financial Services with internal and external audits.
  • Supports implementation of project initiatives rolled out by the Global team.
  • Supports regional and global standardization by aligning end-to-end business processes, systems, and tools.
  • Explores alternatives to drive process improvement and harmonization in areas of operation.
  • Undertakes ad hoc assignments, projects, and migrations as assigned.
  • Provides guidance, with support from the Key Accountant and Senior Analyst, to junior analysts on work-related matters.
  • Performs backup duties as required.
  • Supports knowledge-transfer activities for the team.
  • Manages daily and monthly key performance indicators for assigned tasks and ensures deadlines are met.
  • Resolves accounting issues in consultation with the Key Accountant, Team Lead, or Functional Manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency in additional languages, depending on the individual assignment.
  • Exposure to a shared services environment.

About the Company

Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Evonik is a global specialty chemicals company that makes high-value ingredients used in everyday products, such as cars, footwear, and animal feed. Its products are designed to enhance performance by providing tailored chemical solutions across multiple industries and applications. Evonik operates in more than 100 countries, producing specialty chemicals through advanced formulations and manufacturing processes that meet specific customer needs. The company differentiates itself by its focused strategy on high-margin specialty chemicals after restructuring, its large, multinational manufacturing footprint, and ongoing efficiency-improvement efforts that paused major acquisitions through 2027 to prioritize internal transformation. The goal is to strengthen its leadership in specialty chemicals and sustain profitable growth by delivering specialized ingredients and performance materials while improving operational efficiency.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Essen, Germany
Founded
2007

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