Financial Reporting Specialist

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

OBJECTIVES/ PURPOSE OF JOB 
The Financial Reporting Specialist will be responsible for contributing to the financial planning and analysis operations within our Shared Service Center, primarily helping support the Singapore region. Their role encompasses compiling and analyzing financial information, developing integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, and reports.

KEY ACTIVITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Analyze complex financial data, derive key insights, and evaluate the company’s financial performance, including revenues, margins, expenses, and capital expenditures.
• Adhere to a tight control environment which abides by the company's previously defined internal control framework
• Collaborate across various departments, gather pertinent financial data, establish uniform reporting parameters, and align company-wide understanding of key financial metrics.
• Conduct financial variance analysis and provide comprehensive interpretations to help the management team in making informed decisions.
• Contribute to the preparation of presentation materials for board meetings and investor relations, ensuring data clarity, consistency, and relevance in all communications.
• Ensure financial reporting is in line with company policies and statutory requirements and stay aware of the latest regulatory updates and implement them in reporting practices.
• Participate in special projects that require financial input or analysis and take on other reporting duties as necessary, demonstrating initiative and additional responsibility beyond their routine work.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, deriving reports that give clear, concise, and understandable account analysis to support monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Develop ad-hoc reports and conduct special projects, such as financial data analysis, process improvements, policy reviews, etc., in an effort to improve the overall function of the general ledger department. 
• Prepare disclosure for USGAAP/local reporting
• Key contact for statutory reporting and interact with external auditors and consultants

EXPERIENCE

• BSc/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field
• Proven experience in financial reporting, planning, and analysis
• 3 - 5+ years of relevant experience
• English & Chinese required
• Highly detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines
• Customer service-oriented, with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge of cash application software and accounting systems is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with an excellent Excel working knowledge

 This position may be available in the following location(s): MY - Kuala Lumpur

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

[IF APPLICABLE] For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between [$000,000.00 and  $000,000.00] [or $00.00 - $00.00 per hour].  The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

[SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH PAY TRANSPARENCY LANGUAGE IN THE PARAGRAPH ABOVE IF APPLICABLE] U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance,  a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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