Accountant

Intel Corporation; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Malaysia is seeking a contract accounting professional to support month-end close, journal postings, reconciliations, and financial analysis within the Finance organization.

The role emphasizes SAP proficiency, US GAAP knowledge, and collaboration with cross-functional teams across Finance, Operations, Procurement and HR. The 12-month contract includes audit support, process documentation, and involvement in finance system initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Min 3 years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• 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 Close: Support month-end close activities by preparing and posting journal entries, reviewing financial transactions, and ensuring assigned accounting activities are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve outstanding balances in a timely manner.
• Financial Analysis: Assist with variance analysis and financial reporting by identifying unusual fluctuations, researching discrepancies, and supporting management reporting requirements.
• Audit Support: Support internal and external audit activities by preparing supporting schedules, providing documentation, and responding to audit requests.
• Process Documentation: Maintain and update accounting procedures, process documentation, and work instructions to ensure they remain current and accurate.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Operations, Procurement, HR, and other business stakeholders, to resolve accounting issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ad-hoc: Participate in finance system implementations, upgrades, and enhancement initiatives by supporting user acceptance testing (UAT), validation activities, and issue resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

US GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: Job Description This role will support accounting operations within the Finance organization. The primary responsibility is to support the monthly financial close process by ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner. The role will work closely with business partners and other Finance teams to maintain the integrity of the company's financial records while supporting day-to-day accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Close: Support month-end close activities by preparing and posting journal entries, reviewing financial transactions, and ensuring assigned accounting activities are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve outstanding balances in a timely manner.
• Financial Analysis: Assist with variance analysis and financial reporting by identifying unusual fluctuations, researching discrepancies, and supporting management reporting requirements.
• Audit Support: Support internal and external audit activities by preparing supporting schedules, providing documentation, and responding to audit requests.
• Process Documentation: Maintain and update accounting procedures, process documentation, and work instructions to ensure they remain current and accurate.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Operations, Procurement, HR, and other business stakeholders, to resolve accounting issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ad-hoc: Participate in finance system implementations, upgrades, and enhancement initiatives by supporting user acceptance testing (UAT), validation activities, and issue resolution.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Min 3 years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• 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 SAP, preferably S/4 HANA
• 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.

This will be a 12 month contract role.

Job Type: Intel Contract Employee 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.

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