Accountant

S&P Global (formerly known as IHS Markit); Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global in Penang, Malaysia, seeks an Accountant to support accounting operations for Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan entities. The role reports to the Malaysia Finance Controller and requires cross-border exposure and US GAAP/local GAAP knowledge.

You will manage books and records, tax compliance, audits, cash management, and intercompany settlements, work with external auditors, and participate in ad-hoc finance projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance and accounting, including cross-border entities.
• Experience applying US GAAP and local GAAP; familiarity with Malaysian SST/WHT requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modelling.
• Business-level English and Bahasa Malaysia proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain books and records for Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan entities.
• Assist in audits (internal and statutory audits).
• Handle tax reporting/compliance (direct and indirect) per US/local tax requirements.
• Manage SST/WHT queries and tax authority inquiries.
• Oversee cash management including forecasting, funding and intercompany settlements.
• Ensure compliance with US and local financial policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax agents.
• Assist in AP and other ad-hoc finance projects.

Skills

US GAAP

Local GAAP

Excel

Financial Modelling

Cross-border accounting

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Oracle ERP

Multi-entity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or ACCA/CPA/ICAEW

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

The Role: Accountant (Malaysia/Indonesia/Taiwan)

We are seeking a talented individual who is highly motivated and committed to joining our Finance team based in Malaysia-Penang for a permanent placement. The individual will assist in the accounting operation of the S&P Global Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan business entities.

The Team:

This role reports to Malaysia Finance Controller. Join S&P Global's Finance team in Penang, Malaysia — a close-knit, cross-border group that takes ownership of financial integrity across multiple APAC business entities. We operate at the intersection of global standards and local regulatory nuance, collaborating with stakeholders across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Taiwan. Our team values precision, accountability, and a proactive mindset that keeps the business moving forward.

Responsibilities and Impact

Responsible for S&P Global Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan entities books and records and ensure compliance with company accounting policies (in accordance with US GAAP and local GAAP).

Participate in audit process to ensure the timely and satisfactory completion of the audit (internal and statutory audits).

Handle all tax related (direct and indirect) reporting and compliance matters in compliance with US and local tax requirements.

Handle all tax-related issues (WHT, SST, etc.) and tax authority queries.

Handle all other entity related corporate secretarial and statutory reporting including government surveys, where relevant.

Handle cash management (cash flow forecasting, monitoring, funding, repatriations and intercompany settlements).

Ensure local finance operational processes are in compliance with US and local requirements.

Liaise with external auditors and tax agents.

Assist in AP related matters.

Any other ad-hoc finance projects as and when assigned.

What we're looking for:

Basic Qualifications:

Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, including exposure to multi-entity or cross-border accounting environments

Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrated experience applying US GAAP and local GAAP; direct working knowledge of Malaysian tax frameworks including SST and WHT compliance

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modelling)

Languages: Business-level proficiency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or a professional accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent recognized body)

Hands-on experience using Oracle ERP for accounting operations

Prior employment in a multinational or global organization operating across APAC jurisdictions

Working familiarity with Indonesia or Taiwan local accounting or tax standards