MSA Safety

Global producer of industrial safety equipment

Intermediate Accountant

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSelangor, MalaysiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Thorough understanding of financial analysis and strong analytical abilities.
Ability to solve problems creatively and generate high-quality solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and team-building skills.
Seeks feedback to improve skills, knowledge, and performance.
Familiarity with accounting concepts and accounting information systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
Two years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, document, and maintain general ledger monthly journal entries according to the monthly cutoff checklist, and prepare monthly financial statements according to MSA policy.
Perform fixed asset accounting, including property, plant, and equipment additions, depreciation runs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles adjustments to statutory depreciation methods, and inventory stock takes.
Reconcile and document all balance sheet accounts according to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Complete monthly intercompany account reconciliations and revaluations, and maintain intercompany accruals as needed.
Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
Prepare monthly reports and quarterly and year-end reporting packages.
Support the team lead with year-end audits and prepare year-end audit files; collect required information for forms.
Collect requested amendments and process the SAP update.
Perform other ad hoc tasks as required.

Desired Qualifications

SAP ECC experience.
Knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to read and analyze data and provide consistent recommendations for resolving problems.
CPA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

We’re looking for a dynamic Accountant with strong analytical abilities to join our team. Reporting to the General Ledger Team Lead, ROA ANZ HK, you will provide support and assist in all aspects of financial accounting and reporting, ensuring the correct recording of all assets & liabilities and costs & revenues and maintaining a complete set of records to comply with both internal and statutory reporting requirements.

Prepare, document, and maintain GL monthly journal entries according to monthly cut-off check list, prepare monthly financial statements according to MSA policy.
Fixed asset accounting (PPE additions, depreciation runs, US GAAP adj to statutory law for depreciation methods, inventory stock take.
Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and documented according to Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
Complete monthly intercompany account reconciliations and revaluations; maintains intercompany accruals when needed.
Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities (fast close).
Prepare monthly reports, quarterly and year end packages.
Support team lead for year-end audits and prepare year-end audit files. Collect required information with regard to form sheets.
Collect requested amendments and handle the SAP update.
Any other ad-hoc task as required.

Qualifications

Special knowledge, skills and abilities required

Thorough understanding of financial analysis with strong analytical abilities
Creative problem solving and ability to generate high quality innovative solutions
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
Strong organizational, multi-tasking and team building skills
Seeks feedback to improve skills, knowledge and performance
Familiar with accounting concepts with accounting information systems

Preferred

SAP ECC experience
US GAAP
Ability to read and analyze data and offer consistent recommendations for problem resolutions

Education and experience required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline
2 years of relevant work experience

Preferred

CPA
ACA
ACCA
CIMA

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About the Company

MSA Safety

Global producer of industrial safety equipment

MSA Safety Inc. is a global provider of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. It develops, manufactures, and sells items such as gas detection systems, head protection gear, and fall protection devices, serving industrial, military, and construction customers. How its products work: gas detectors monitor air for hazardous gases and trigger alarms; helmets and protective headgear shield the skull; fall-protection gear like harnesses and anchors prevents falls during work at heights. The company differentiates itself through a long history (founded 1914), a wide product range, and a global, trusted reputation that combines equipment with related services and contracts. Its goal is to keep workers safe and protect facilities by providing reliable safety solutions and meeting stringent safety standards.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Founded: 1914

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