Sales Finance Analyst

The Sales Finance Analyst is responsible for managing the end-to-end sales accounting function for Malaysia, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational excellence. This role oversees accounts receivable and rebate accounting, supports tax and audit requirements, drives process improvements, and partners closely with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to deliver insightful financial analysis and support strategic business initiatives.

What You'll Do

• You will manage the overall Sales Accounting for Malaysia, including Accounts Receivable (AR) and Sales Accounting activities.
• You will manage contractual rebate programs, including accruals, payouts, and reconciliations, while ensuring compliance with internal and external accounting standards.
• You will analyze customer queries, disputes, and complaints based on GY records.
• You will prepare GTN analyses and recommendations to support management decision-making, working closely with the Sales and Marketing teams.
• You will review and prepare payout calculations and obtain the necessary management approvals (GA Manager) for proposed programs.
• You will prepare and issue customer credit and debit notes in collaboration with the GSB AR team, as required.
• You will analyze designated GL accounts, prepare manual journal entries, process accruals and program payouts, and maintain ledger journals and Central reporting.
• You will review and prepare month-end tactical rebate accruals in Vistex.
• You will ensure accurate sales tax computation, adjustments, and reconciliations during month-end closing.
• You will prepare, submit, and process sales tax returns while supporting tax-related matters.
• You will support external audits related to your area of responsibility and liaise with tax agents, local tax authorities, and customs.
• You will coordinate requests from internal and external auditors and respond to regulatory inquiries and surveys.
• You will support ad hoc projects, stock counts, and general accounting analyses and queries.
• You will lead projects initiated in response to new statutory requirements, such as e-Invoice implementation.
• You will establish and maintain systems and controls to ensure the integrity of financial systems, processes, and data while ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.

What We're Looking For

• You have a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in operational accounting, particularly in Accounts Receivable (AR) and General Ledger (GL).
• You are proficient in MS Office, Microsoft Access, and SAP.
• You have a sound understanding of local and US GAAP accounting standards.
• You have a good understanding of internal and external audit principles and practices.
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, are self-motivated, and are fluent in both written and spoken English.
• You are able to adapt to monthly financial closing cycles