Accountant/ Senior Accountant

XINPAL (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

XinPal Malaysia is seeking an Accountant / Senior Accountant based in Bayan Lepas, Penang to oversee the Malaysia entity’s full-set accounting and financial operations, including month-end and year-end closing, financial reporting, and tax matters.

You will work closely with the Group Finance team, auditors, tax agents and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations, with responsibilities across GL, AR, AP, reconciliations, budgeting, and group reporting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 5+ years of Malaysia accounting/finance experience with full-set accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of MFRS/MPERS and Malaysian tax regulations (corporate tax, SST, withholding tax).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; ERP/accounting system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-set accounting and financial operations for the Malaysia entity.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing, including financial statements and trial balance.
• Conduct bank and account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage tax matters and coordinate audits, including SST, corporate tax, and related filings.
• Support budgeting, management reporting, and group reporting.
• Coordinate intercompany and related-party transactions, consolidation, and transfers.
• Process accounting transactions and ensure internal controls through ERP system.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Taxation

ERP systems

Excel

English communication

Chinese knowledge (basic)

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

XinPal Malaysia is part of an MNC headquartered in Singapore, specializing in delivering innovative technology solutions and supporting cutting-edge semiconductor projects. We are committed to building a high-performing team through innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth opportunities.

We are looking for an Accountant / Senior Accountant based in Bayan Lepas, Penang to oversee the Malaysia entity’s full-set accounting and financial operations, including month-end/year-end closing, financial reporting, bank and account reconciliations, tax matters, audit coordination, intercompany transactions, budgeting and management reporting. The role will work closely with the Group Finance team, auditors, tax agents, company secretaries and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial operations.

Manage the full set of accounts, including GL, AR, AP, bank, fixed assets, expenses, and related accounting activities.

Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing, including financial statements, trial balance, cash flow, and management reports.

Conduct bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure proper supporting documentation and internal controls.

Manage and review Malaysian tax matters, including corporate income tax, SST, withholding tax, e-Invoice/MyInvois, and cross-border/related-party transactions.

Support annual audits, tax filings, and statutory compliance, including preparation of schedules, supporting documents, and coordination with auditors, tax agents, and company secretaries.

Prepare Group financial reports, management reports, budget analysis, and other financial information as required.

Support intercompany transactions, related-party transactions, fund transfers, and consolidation activities.

Process accounting transactions, expense claims, and financial controls through the Company's ERP system and established procedures.

Identify and resolve accounting or compliance issues proactively and perform other finance, accounting, and tax duties as assigned.

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

5+ years of Malaysia accounting/finance experience, with proven full-set accounting experience.

Strong knowledge of MFRS/MPERS and Malaysian tax regulations, including corporate tax, SST, withholding tax, and e-Invoice.

Hands-on experience in month-end/year-end closing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and analysis.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel; ERP/accounting system experience is preferred.

Good English communication and writing skills, with the ability to communicate with Group teams and external professional advisors, basic Chinese communication skills is highly preferred for daily work.

Detail-oriented, responsible, well-organized, and able to manage deadlines independently.

Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills.

Experience working in a multinational corporation, foreign-invested company, or regional headquarters.

Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, IC design, or technology industries.

Experience with cross-border transactions, related-party transactions, and transfer pricing matters.

Experience in process improvement or development of internal control procedures.