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GL Accountant, FSS Who we are looking for We’re looking for a GL Accountant to oversee end-to-end GL activities and ensure accurate, compliant reporting for Group and statutory purposes. Who you will report to The position reports to GL Team Leader. What you will work on Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships Support statutory reporting and tax filings (where required) Handle end-to-end GL bookkeeping and monthly journal entries Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing Perform account reconciliations, analysis, and P&L / balance sheet reviews Monitor cash flow forecasting with the Treasury team Coordinate internal and external audits Maintain fixed asset and investment records Support process improvements and assist junior team members Qualifications you have for this role Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting or Finance 2-5 experience in finance accounting and reporting Previous experience in a similar General Ledger environment within an organisation or SSC/BPO environment is advantageous Computer literacy – Excel, Word and other large enterprise systems advantageous (e.g. IFS, SAP, Oracle etc.) Excellent English skills required, written and verbal. Additional European / Middle Eastern / Asian language(s) skills will be advantageous High level of accountability, accuracy, and efficiency Multitasking Skills & Competencies you have for this role Excellent collaboration, communication skills and cultural awareness Positive attitude, customer centric mindset and willingness to go the extra mile to meet organizational goals Ability to build good relationships with different stakeholders Attentive to detail and deadlines Structured and well-organised Ability to resolve problems and deal with high volume transactions Analytical skills Sharp judgment Ability to multi-task and prioritize Previous experience in migration process and/or system implementation is adantageous Location The position will be based in Kuala Lumpur office located at KL Sentral which is a strategic work location with convenience travelling by Monorail, Rapid Kelana Jaya Line, MRT and KTM services as well as easy to get to go by public transportation. What we offer 5-days work week including complying with Malaysia’s Public Holiday International work environment and culture Great learning and development opportunities Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days remotely) How to apply Sounds interesting? If you see yourself fitting into this role, please let us know why the role interest you. Apply online through our career portal at https://www.wilhelmsen.com/careers/ under Current Vacancies by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account and thereafter upload your resume and expected salary. Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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