[BEST KL] Finance Master Data Expert

Who we are? Change is the DNA of L'Oréal; we are constantly leading the beauty industry to go beyond. In 1909, we began as a small store selling hair dye. Today, we have a portfolio of 36 international brands and a global presence in 150 countries.

At L'Oréal, there are 6 Zone Business Services Centers supporting the Group. Our L’Oréal Global Business Services, with mission of providing excellence Finance Services, improving operational performance and processes continuously resulted in world-class Finance Services and catalyst for Finance Process Transformation, and delivering top efficient and effective processes whilst maintaining integrity. In order to transform our vision into reality we are working on the following 3 mindset pillars: DO THE RIGHT THING, DO IT RIGHT AND DO IT BETTER.

One of centers set up in Malaysia, we call it BEST in KL (BEST stands for Business Expertise, Services & Technologies), provides financial services to 20 markets within North Asia & SAPMENA (South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa).

Key Job Responsibilities The Finance Master Data Expert is responsible for

• Processing of requests for creating, modifying, and blocking Finance Master Data (e.g. vendor master data, GL master data, cost centers, internal/investment orders, cost elements, generic materials, allocation cycles).
• Monitoring and active support to keep data integration between SAP and other L’Oréal systems (e.g. MySupplier, Compass, Tiger, Contact).
• Ensuring the necessary mapping, required for the correct flow of data.
• Analysis of data discrepancies between FI and CO modules in SAP.
• Following the L’Oréal Group Target Processes related to the Finance Master Data.
• Ensuring the process deadlines are respected (especially a Closing period). Monitoring and communicating potential risks.
• Participation in projects, related to the implementation of new solutions, tools and improvements.
• Keeping the Finance Master Data in high quality.
• Close cooperation with Group, Shared Service Center, IT and local retain organizations (e.g. Controlling, Accounting).
• Managing system access governance as champion (e.g. Blackline, SAP, Compass, ServiceNow).
• He / she reports directly to Finance Master Data Manager.

Who We Are Looking For

• 4-6+ years total post-graduate work experience with time spent in Finance/Accounting Master Data, in a rapidly growing business (Big MNC or SSC experience will be an asset)
• SAP FICO working experience (SAP Master data role at least 4 years)
• Great Excel and Data Analytics skills
• Self-organized and detailed-oriented person
• Continuous improvement mindset (LSS knowledge will be an asset)
• Technical proficiency in Blackline, ServiceNow, SAP, and Compass is a significant plus.
• English – fluent spoken and written