Financial Reporting Supervising Associate

Core Business Services – Financial Reporting Associate (Supervising Associate) (1-Year Contract) 

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Join our Core Business Services (CBS) team and help support the business enablement functions that keep our organisation running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the financial discipline, operational support, and governance that enable EY to deliver 
exceptional client service and support sustainable growth. 

The opportunity 

EY Malaysia is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Supervising Associate to manage and coordinate financial accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and compliance activities within CBS Finance. 

The role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely finance outputs, independently resolving accounting matters, maintaining robust documentation, and supporting effective financial controls and statutory requirements. You will work closely with finance colleagues, business stakeholders, and external service providers, while providing day-to-day guidance to junior team members where required. 

Your key responsibilities 

Financial Accounting & Period-End Reporting 
• Coordinate recurring accounting activities, including the preparation, review, and posting of journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments. 
• Manage assigned month-end and year-end closing activities to support complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting. 
• Prepare and review balance sheet schedules, supporting analyses, and other financial records. 
• Review account balances, investigate variances, and drive the resolution of reconciling or outstanding items. 
• Perform general ledger reviews and coordinate account clean-up activities, escalating material issues where appropriate.

Reconciliations, Receivables & Cash Flow 
• Prepare and review bank and account reconciliations and ensure identified differences are resolved promptly. 
• Support cash flow forecasting and monitor working capital information for completeness and accuracy. 
• Review accounts receivable ageing and coordinate follow-up on outstanding balances with relevant stakeholders. 
• Work with internal teams on billing, collection, credit control, and related reporting activities. 

Tax, Statutory & Audit Support 
• Prepare and review information, schedules, and working papers for indirect tax, corporate tax, and other statutory requirements. 
• Coordinate periodic tax estimates, reconciliations, submissions, and related compliance activities. 
• Prepare and review supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits. 
• Act as a key point of contact for auditors, tax advisers, company secretarial providers, and other external parties on assigned matters. 

Stakeholder Management & Service Delivery 
• Partner with finance colleagues and business stakeholders to obtain information, resolve queries, and complete deliverables within agreed timelines. 
• Provide clear and practical guidance on financial reporting and accounting matters within the scope of the role. 
• Maintain complete and organised records to support governance, controls, audit readiness, and knowledge continuity. 
• Communicate risks, delays, and material issues promptly, with recommended actions for resolution. 

Continuous Improvement & Team Collaboration 
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of finance processes. 
• Contribute to process standardisation, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives within CBS Finance. 
• Provide day-to-day guidance and quality review support to junior team members where required. 
• Work collaboratively across teams and support other finance activities and ad hoc requirements when needed. 

Skills and attributes for success 
• Strong technical understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, financial controls, and period-end reporting. 
• High attention to detail and a consistent commitment to accurate, high-quality work. 
• Ability to independently organise work, manage competing priorities, and meet recurring deadlines. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate variances and drive issues to resolution. 
• Clear communication and stakeholder-management skills, including confidence working with colleagues and external advisers at different levels. 
• Proactive, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership while contributing positively to a team. 

To qualify for the role, you must have 
• A bachelor's degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience in financial accounting, financial reporting, general ledger, record-to-report, or finance operations. 
• Hands-on experience in month-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and the resolution of accounting variances. 
• Experience supporting statutory compliance, tax, or internal and external audit requirements. 
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage accounting and reporting deliverables with limited supervision. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and familiarity with enterprise finance or accounting systems. 

Ideally, you'll also have 
• Experience in a shared services, corporate finance, or professional services environment. 
• Experience coordinating work, reviewing outputs, or providing guidance to junior team members. 
• Exposure to accounts receivable, working capital, cash flow forecasting, tax submissions, or statutory reporting. 
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external professional advisers. 
• A recognised professional accounting qualification or progress towards one. 

What we look for 
We are looking for an experienced finance professional who is dependable, organised, and committed to delivering accurate financial information. You are comfortable managing a broad range of finance activities, take ownership of outcomes, and approach issues with sound judgement and a practical, solution-focused mindset. 

What we offer 
EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible work arrangements (FWA) as needed. Plus, we offer: 
• Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 
• Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 
• Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 

Ready to apply?

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 

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