Accountant

Intel Corporation; Penang; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Malaysia, Penang, is seeking a College Grad to support the Hire To Retire Accounting team's monthly close processes and payroll postings. The role involves posting payroll journal entries, assisting with year-end audit activities, and performing reconciliations and reporting.

Candidate should have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance with 1–2 years' relevant experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in SAP. The position offers a hybrid work model in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.
• 1-2 years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to address financial data complexities.
• Knowledge of US GAAP compliance and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Month End Activities: Assist in month end close by preparing and posting payroll-related journal entries, including salary accruals, cash clearing, and statutory contributions.
• Support quarter end process by providing High-Level Validation (HLV) analysis.
• Year End Activities: Support the year end close by posting adjustments related to stock-based compensation (SPP, RSU), bonuses, leaves (e.g. PAVA) and other H2RA areas.
• Audit Support: Liaise with external auditors during year end audit, including conducting payroll walkthroughs and managing audit queries.
• Perform ad hoc offline reconciliations to satisfy audit requirements.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of payroll-related balance sheet accounts and follow up on outstanding reconciling items to ensure timely resolution.
• Process Documentation: Maintain and update process documentation (DTM) and lead sheets.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR Payroll, IT, other Finance functions and external vendors to ensure smooth payroll accounting process execution.
• Process Improvement: Support process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies and improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

US GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Power Automate

Python

SQL

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: This role will support accounting activities within Hire To Retire Accounting team. The role's main responsibility is to support monthly financial close processes by ensuring timely and accurate financial statement balances. This includes posting payroll accounting entries, reconciliations and reporting, including year end audit processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Month End Activities: Assist in month end close by preparing and posting payroll-related journal entries, including salary accruals, cash clearing, and statutory contributions.
• Support quarter end process by providing High-Level Validation (HLV) analysis.
• Year End Activities: Support the year end close by posting adjustments related to stock-based compensation (SPP, RSU), bonuses, leaves (e.g. PAVA) and other H2RA areas.
• Audit Support: Liaise with external auditors during year end audit, including conducting payroll walkthroughs and managing audit queries.
• Perform ad hoc offline reconciliations to satisfy audit requirements.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of payroll-related balance sheet accounts and follow up on outstanding reconciling items to ensure timely resolution.
• Process Documentation: Maintain and update process documentation (DTM) and lead sheets.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR Payroll, IT, other Finance functions and external vendors to ensure smooth payroll accounting process execution.
• Process Improvement: Support process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies and improvements.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• 1-2 years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to address financial data complexities.
• Knowledge of US GAAP compliance and financial reporting standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Member or pursuing membership in professional accounting bodies such as CPA, ACCA, MICPA, or MIA.
• Familiarity with automation tools and technologies such as Power BI, Power Automate, Python, or SQL scripting.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to dynamic environments while delivering results.
• Experience in project management and process improvement initiatives.
• Passion for leveraging technology to drive financial efficiency and innovation.

Job Type: College Grad Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia) Primary Location: Malaysia, Penang Additional Locations:

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 be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter. Intel's official careers website.