2026 Graduate Trainee - Financial Accountant (December Intake)

AMD; Selangor; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is offering a 12‑month Graduate Trainee Program in Cyberjaya/Penang, Malaysia, designed to launch your career in finance and accounting. You’ll work with experts on MDF processes, POs, and claims, gaining practical experience while contributing to compliance and control activities.

Top performers may be considered for conversion to permanent roles after successful program completion, with exposure to automation tools and a chance to build a broad professional network.

Qualifications

• Good spoken and written English (other foreign languages is an added advantage)
• High level of proficiency in Excel
• Experience/exposure to automation and/or AI tools (VBA, RPA, Python, Copilot) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Review MDF reservation requests to ensure compliance with approved program documents, funding terms and accounting treatment
• Track Purchase Orders and claims to ensure compliance as per Company policies
• Process claims to ensure compliance as per Company policies
• Review MDF program documentation to ensure alignment with approved funding structure, legal terms, accounting treatment, and AMD program guidelines
• Identify, communicate and resolve transaction discrepancies with various business partners and stakeholders in a timely manner
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails to support internal reviews, audits and SOX compliance
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen control effectiveness and reduce operational risk

Skills

English

Excel

Automation/AI tools

VBA

Python

Copilot

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

VBA

RPA

Python

Copilot

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

As an AMD Graduate Trainee, you’ll work alongside experts and industry pioneers, contribute to meaningful projects, develop new skills, and expand your professional network. You’ll be enrolled in a 12-month program designed to launch your career and build practical experience. Top performers may be considered for conversion to permanent employees upon successful completion of the program.

JOB DETAILS:

• Location: Penang, Malaysia
• Program Type: Full-time Graduate Trainee Program
• Program Duration: 12 months
• Program Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Eligibility: Recent graduates who completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree within one year of the program start date.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and process Marketing Development Fund (MDF) reservation requests to ensure compliance with approved program documents, funding terms and accounting treatment
• Track Purchase Orders and claims to ensure compliance as per Company policies
• Process claims to ensure compliance as per Company policies
• Review MDF program documentation to ensure alignment with approved funding structure, legal terms, accounting treatment, and AMD program guidelines
• Identify, communicate and resolve transaction discrepancies with various business partners and stakeholders in a timely manner
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails to support internal reviews, audits and SOX compliance
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen control effectiveness and reduce operational risk

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Good spoken and written English (other foreign languages is an added advantage)
• High level of proficiency in Excel
• Experience/exposure to automation and/or AI tools (VBA, RPA, Python, Copilot) is a plus

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent
• MBA or CPA preferred

LOCATION:

• Cyberjaya, Malaysia

Note: By submitting your application, you are indicating your interest in AMD graduate trainee positions. We are recruiting for multiple positions, and if your experience aligns with any of our graduate trainee opportunities, a recruiter will contact you.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.