Costing & Inventory Accountant – APAC at Baxter… · Kuala…

Costing & Inventory Accountant – APAC Location: Kuala Lumpur This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Summary As a Costing & Inventory Accountant, you will play a key role in shaping how inventory is managed across our manufacturing sites and warehouses. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in complex accounting, solve challenges quickly, and collaborate with diverse teams to make a real impact on the business. What You’ll Be Doing Take ownership of inventory accounting activities, preparing journals with clear documentation that drives accuracy and trust. Lead reconciliations in Blackline, ensuring deadlines are met and processes run smoothly. Partner with local finance teams, providing timely responses and building strong relationships. Be a trusted resource during audits, showcasing the strength of our processes. Contribute to regional and global reporting, including Balance Sheet and P&L analysis, giving visibility to leadership. Play a central role in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and local regulations. Support projects at local, regional, and global levels, expanding your exposure and influence. Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to make processes more efficient and effective. What You Bring At least 3 years of professional experience in accounting or audit, ideally in a multinational environment. Solid knowledge of US GAAP and a strong analytical mindset. Excellent communication skills with a flexible, collaborative, and proactive approach. Fluency in written and spoken English. Confidence with reporting tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Your Background Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or part‑qualified ACCA/CIMA/CPA. Experience with JDE, Blackline, Alteryx, or W‑Desk is a plus. Willingness to travel internationally when required, and flexibility to support critical periods such as month‑end. Why This Role Matters This role is more than accounting — it’s about enabling the business to grow with confidence. You’ll be at the center of financial integrity, helping the company make informed decisions and ensuring our operations are future‑ready. Your work will directly contribute to the success of the team and the organization. Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.