Accountant (Malaysia/Indonesia/Taiwan)

S&P Global, Inc.; George Town; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Invest in Your Future

Family Friendly Perks

Beyond the Basics

Job summary

S&P Global, Inc. is seeking an Accountant based in Penang to support Malaysia/Indonesia/Taiwan entities. You will maintain books under US GAAP and local GAAP, assist audits, and manage tax compliance across multiple APAC jurisdictions.

The role demands 5+ years of finance experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Multinational exposure and Oracle ERP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, including cross-border environments.
• Experience applying US GAAP and local GAAP; knowledge of Malaysian SST and WHT.
• Advanced Excel skills: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, financial modelling.
• Business-level English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Hands-on experience using Oracle ERP for accounting operations.
• Experience in multinational or APAC operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage books and records for Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan entities in line with US GAAP and local GAAP.
• Support audit processes for internal and statutory audits.
• Handle all tax reporting and compliance (direct and indirect).
• Address tax issues (WHT, SST) and respond to tax authority queries.
• Manage corporate secretarial/reporting including government surveys.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, monitoring, funding, intercompany settlements.
• Ensure compliance of local finance processes with US/local requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax agents.
• Support AP processes and other ad-hoc finance projects.

Skills

Finance accounting experience

US GAAP knowledge

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, modeling

English language proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or professional accounting certification (ACCA/CPA/ICAEW)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

The Role: Accountant (Malaysia/Indonesia/Taiwan)

We are seeking a talented individual who is highly motivated and committed to joining our Finance team based in Malaysia-Penang for a permanent placement. The individual will assist in the accounting operation of the S&P Global Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan business entities.

The Team: This role reports to Malaysia Finance Controller. Join S&P Global's Finance team in Penang, Malaysia — a close-knit, cross-border group that takes ownership of financial integrity across multiple APAC business entities. We operate at the intersection of global standards and local regulatory nuance, collaborating with stakeholders across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Taiwan. Our team values precision, accountability, and a proactive mindset that keeps the business moving forward.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Responsible for S&P Global Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan entities books and records and ensure compliance with company accounting policies (in accordance with US GAAP and local GAAP).


• Participate in audit process to ensure the timely and satisfactory completion of the audit (internal and statutory audits).


• Handle all tax related (direct and indirect) reporting and compliance matters in compliance with US and local tax requirements.


• Handle all tax-related issues (WHT, SST, etc.) and tax authority queries.


• Handle all other entity related corporate secretarial and statutory reporting including government surveys, where relevant.


• Handle cash management (cash flow forecasting, monitoring, funding, repatriations and intercompany settlements).


• Ensure local finance operational processes are in compliance with US and local requirements.


• Liaise with external auditors and tax agents.


• Assist in AP related matters.


• Any other ad-hoc finance projects as and when assigned.

What we're looking for

• Basic Qualifications:


• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, including exposure to multi-entity or cross-border accounting environments


• Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrated experience applying US GAAP and local GAAP; direct working knowledge of Malaysian tax frameworks including SST and WHT compliance


• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modelling)


• Languages: Business-level proficiency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia


• Additional Preferred Qualifications:


• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or a professional accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent recognized body)


• Hands‑on experience using Oracle ERP for accounting operations


• Prior employment in a multinational or global organization operating across APAC jurisdictions


• Working familiarity with Indonesia or Taiwan local accounting or tax standards


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What’s In It For You?

Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.


• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.


• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.


• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.


• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best‑in class benefits for families.


• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.


• For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit‑summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:[e-mail] your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. US Candidates Only: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal