Accountant

Intel Corporation; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Malaysia is seeking an Experienced Hire to support audit processes, manage compliance, and act as a technical advisor. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Professional Degree in Accountancy, at least 3 years of experience in a global organization, and strong skills in project management and communication. Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years of experience or more working in a global organization.
• External auditor experience or knowledge of SAP S4 is preferred.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support audit process and full financial statement preparation.
• Manage governmental filings and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Act as a Technical advisor on various compliance matters.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Business partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree or Professional Degree in Accountancy

Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP S4

Local GAAP

Job description

Job Details

Job Description:

The Job Scope Includes But Not Limited To

• Support end to end statutory audit process which includes auditor engagement, preparation of audit PBC schedules, provision of supporting documentation to auditors, tax agents, company secretaries and other stakeholder, preparation of the full audited financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, SOSE and accounting policies notes).
• Manage monthly and quarterly governmental filings for Registrar of Companies and Inland Revenue.
• Driving operational excellence and full compliance of the Legal Entity with IFRS or local GAAP accounting standards, US GAAP, company policies and various government regulations and laws.
• Manage various month-end and quarter-end activities including corporate close tasks and local statutory tasks (JE booking, forecasts, reconciliations, financial reviews etc)
• Participate in various regulatory audits from the government as needed (IRB, Customs, National Statistics etc)
• Act as a Technical advisor to stakeholders and directors to manage various compliance matters for effective resolution of complex accounting issues and upcoming regulations eg may include ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), AMLA (Anti Money Laundering), new standards as issued by IASB etc.
• Support Legal entity restructuring, Legal entity eliminations or new entity setup initiatives.
• Work with internal stakeholders (Tax, Legal, Merger and Acquisition, Procurement, Corporate Services, HR and other Centres of Excellence) to manage all financial compliance deliverables.
• Participate in on-going system/process simplifications and improvement projects.
• Support global and local projects and any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned from time to time.
• Support for SAP S4 system design and implementation solutions which may include local statutory process standardization and optimization to cater SAP S4 system requirements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform SAP configuration and unit testing.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Professional Degree in Accountancy. 2. Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent). 3. Min 3 years of experience or more working in a global organization. External auditor experience or knowledge/ experience with SAP S4 is preferred/ an added advantage. 4. Demonstrate strong project management, communication and interpersonal skill, able to work independently as well as with large teams. 5. Ability to effectively work across organizations and geographies with tolerance for high ambiguity. 6. Results driven and organizational savvy. Strong business partnership ensuring solid execution by meeting quality and customer services indicators and meeting service level agreements. 7. Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to challenge the status quo 8. Strong capability in financial systems will be an added advantage, including SAP, Local GAAP and Reporting systems 9. Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin will be an added advantage.
  
  

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Malaysia, Penang

Additional Locations:

Business Group

Join Intel's Finance Group, a key player in driving strategic business decisions that enhance shareholder value. Our team is dedicated to facilitating change and improvement across finance and the operations we support. As strategic partners, we lead acquisitions and inorganic growth initiatives, managing transactions from ideation to completion while serving as trusted advisors to executive leadership. We also design and support Intel’s IT infrastructure, driving e-Commerce and web services with a focus on robust security and identity protection. Our innovative supply chain solutions propel Intel’s market initiatives, ensuring seamless support and maximizing revenue opportunities. Additionally, we enhance employee experiences by maintaining Intel sites globally and advancing environmental sustainability efforts.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.