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Enviri Corporation FP&A Accountant in Selangor, Malaysia
Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over a smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services supports every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The APAC Financial Analyst is a member of the APAC regional finance team to support the regional FP&A process and achievement of AOP/Free Cash Flow targets. This position is accountable for the ongoing development and implementation of the FP&A process for APAC region and Malaysia accounting activities.
Principle duties and responsibilities (essential functions):
Financial & Accounting
Support the preparation and consolidation of APAC financial cycles such as Annual Operating Plans, Forecasts, and critical guiding measurables that will enable Rail APAC business to achieve its business objectives; monitoring financial and business performance throughout the year.
Works closely with the Senior Finance Director and Country Finance Managers to complete plans and forecasts. Closely monitors the execution of operational plans against the APAC Annual Plan – and any other relevant business goals and objectives – with a particular focus on P&L Achievements and Working Capital/Cash Flows Optimization.
Regularly reports business progress vs. financial metrics and updates the regional management team on key initiatives specific to Australia, South East Asia, and East Asia.
Provides forward-looking planning and analysis/reporting to aid in improved forecasting and enhanced management decision-making.
Managing Malaysia's accounting activities to ensure a wide range of accounting policies and practices are being adhered to and deployed to effectively and efficiently manage company assets and operations.
Preparing presentation deck for APAC monthly business review.
People
- Shares responsibility for creating an environment that values, encourages, and enables the development and maintenance of an effective, well-motivated regional and local finance team.
Legal Compliance
Share responsibility with other finance team members to ensure all company activities/operations are performed by government, agency, or professional regulations, and with those of Harsco.
Governance/Statutory Compliance for Malaysia – Works closely with internal/external auditors and tax firms to ensure compliance with US/local GAAP & legislation and tax regulations.
Ad-hoc Projects
- Additional ad-hoc projects, reporting, and analysis necessary for financial management as assigned by immediate supervisor.
SUBTASKS
1. Decision support
Business advisory services relating to Australia and SEA working capital initiatives (inventory, A/R, AP), capital projects, long-term leasing, Procurement analysis and approval
Solid analysis of all cost lines (CoS, SG&A)
Support the Bid and Contract Management Team in evaluating new business opportunities for ANZ, SEA & EA
2. Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting
APAC Annual Plan, Quarterly Forecast, and Weekly Pulse view
Financial reporting and analysis efficiency improvement
Manage capital and operating expenses budget
Balance sheet and cash flow management
Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting under US and local GAAP.
3. Finance Operations
Back-office consolidation and process improvement
Malaysia accounting tasks
4. Internal controls
US-GAAP compliance and Financial controls including SOX and internal/external audit reviews
Governance and compliance responsibilities of Malaysia
KEY RESULT AREAS
Decision support to Rail APAC Leadership Team
Finance Business Partner to Australia and SEA/EA Operations Team
Up-to-date regional customers, sites, and project profitability analysis
Malaysia's Internal Controls
Malaysia Month ends close to working day 2/3 in compliance with corporate requirements.
Major fiscal projects managed to agree on a timetable and deliver committed benefits
Balance sheet reporting and analysis to be established ensuring that deviations from plan and prior year are addressed and action plans created where necessary
APAC Forecasting process accuracy & timely submission of Annual Plans and Forecast with in-depth financial analysis
Accounting and reporting policies and procedures across Rail Malaysia are consistent and are documented. Also, where appropriate are integrated with Rail and Harsco Accounting policies e.g. revenue recognition.
Ad-hoc project deliveries within the APAC region
KEY RELATIONSHIPS – INTERFACES
Global Senior Finance Director
APAC & EMEA Finance Director
APAC Country Finance & Operations team members
Rail Division Global Finance team
Finance Shared Services and Business Controls Team at GSC
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Commerce / Business Administration
MIA (Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants)
5-10 years of experience, out of which a minimum of 3 years in an international management team environment, preferably in a matrix organization structure.
Previous experience with SOX and US GAAP
Previous experience in ERP, HFM/HP reporting tools and analytical tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot table), PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
PREFERRED PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES / COMPETENCIES
Business Acumen and Strong Problem-Solving Capabilities
Solid financial planning & analysis and a full set of accounting knowledge
Must be hands-on on to solve business/financial issues
Able to assess the risks in advance and examine the trends
High degree of integrity
Influential & Results Orientation
Attention to detail
Support regional leadership decision making through timely and sound financial analysis
Disclaimer
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