Accounts Associate

Analyze, validate and process transactions as per defined process
• Ensure timely delivery in accordance with agreed SLAs and Internal standards.
• Analyze and research all discrepancies in excel and people soft
• Perform actvities like reconciliation, Investment Asset account, accounts payable, global payroll, accural reports, FX rates, Transfer Pricing, Intercompany accounts & invoicing, Journal Entry processing for monthly reports.
• Perform mid-month, month-end and quarter-end activities as per defined process
• Collaborate with cross functional teams offshore & onshore (Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, FP&A, AP HR & others)
• Interaction with all teams via email & phone to produce output and managing issues in timely manner
• Perform a variety of reconciliation functions to report financial information in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure that the quality of transaction is in compliance with predefined parameters as defined by Process Excellence.
• Ensure adherence to established attendance schedules.
• Work closely to seek approvals from Controllers & Regional CFOs for invoices
• Take active part & liaison with External audit team to provide samples per there requests
• Create & perform tasks using excel with intermediate knowledge (Vlook up, IF error, Pivot eg.)

Skills
• Prior experience of working on applications like PeopleSoft or CONCUR
• Advanced Reconciliation and Spreadsheet skills (Intermediate to advanced Excel- Vlook up, IF error, Pivot eg.)
• Strong knowledge of Accounting principles
• Ability to liaise effectively with other departments and external parties to MetLife
• Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time, and priorities under pressure
• Taking initiatives and ownership of tasks, should be self-driven.
• Ability to adapt & understand the process quickly & contribute with his own knowledge
• Effectively manage research/resolution/follow-ups for closure of open items.
• Strong Problem solving skills & Analytical skills
• Analytical and decision-making skills-
• Ability to work in multiple shift timings specially Australian Shift as per business requirement
• Good written and verbal communication, proficiency in English language.
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
• Strong Stakeholder management