Accountant - General Ledger

IBM Computing; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in accounting services as part of a dynamic team. You will provide essential accounting support across the Asia Pacific region, ensuring compliance with local GAAP and advising management on accounting practices. This role requires strong communication skills and a solid academic background in finance or accounting.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with First Class or Second Class Upper Honours.
• Proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support to Asia Pacific countries.
• Prepare local financial statements per local GAAP.
• Comply with legal and statutory reporting requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

IT Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting/Banking/Commerce

Job description

Introduction

IBM Accounting Kuala Lumpur (IAKL), which commenced operations in Malaysia in 1994, provides world-class accounting services, demonstrating its outstanding leadership in supporting the Accounting processes and analysis, financial systems and process controls for the Asia Pacific.

Your role and responsibilities

• Provide accounting support to countries in the Asia Pacific region

• Prepare local financial statements in accordance with local GAAP

• Comply with the country's legal and statutory reporting requirements

• Provide advice and counsel to management on US and country Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and guidelines

• Perform self-inspection of work areas and implement measures to ensure compliance with IBM accounting and country practices and guidelines.

• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliation and journal booking for accurate bookkeeping

Required technical and professional expertise

• Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ Accounting/Banking/ Commerce Accounting, Business Studies/ Administration/Management (Major in Finance or Accounting will be added advantages)

• A strong academic background with either First Class Honours or a robust Second Class Upper Honours degree (Minimum CGPA 3.0).

• Proficient in English.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Quick learner with the capability to absorb professional knowledge rapidly.

• Proficiency in IT skills relevant to job requirements.

• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a proactive approach to tasks.

• Position based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.