Accountant - General Ledger (Chinese Speaking)

IBM Computing; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Accounting Support Specialist in Petaling Jaya. This role involves preparing local financial statements and ensuring compliance with GAAP while providing valuable advice to management. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and have strong communication skills in both Chinese and English. The company values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities, offering a dynamic environment where your contributions can make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields required.
• Strong academic background with a minimum CGPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounting Support

Financial Statements Preparation

GAAP Compliance

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

IT Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting

First Class Honours or Second Class Upper Honours

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 both written and verbal communication in Chinese and 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.