Accountant

Jabil; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader is seeking an accounting professional in Penang, Malaysia. The role involves preparing financial statements and ledgers, analyzing data for reporting, and training employees on financial processes. The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, effective presentation capabilities, and proficiency in Jabil’s software packages. This position is crucial for maintaining accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting principles.

Qualifications

• Ability to present information to groups and respond to questions.
• Capable of defining problems and collecting data for analysis.
• Experienced in operating personal computers and software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, ledgers, and taxes.
• Analyze information for financial reporting.
• Train employees in financial tasks.

Skills

Effective presentation skills

Problem-solving

PC operation and software understanding

Data analysis

Basic arithmetic skills

Tools

Jabil’s software packages

Job description

Prepare financial statements, ledgers, and taxes for general accounting principles and reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compute and prepare data for journal entries, reviews general ledger and related financial statements for reasonableness.
• Accumulate and analyze information for the preparation of financial statements, ledgers, reports and taxes.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for both inside and outside the company.
• Prepare timely reports and communication with functional areas.
• Train other employees both within and outside the department.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aid.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.