Accounting Manager

Chevron; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international energy company seeks an experienced Accounting Manager in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You will oversee general accounting operations, coordinate financial reporting, and manage audits. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of finance experience and a degree in accounting or finance. This role requires strong leadership and analytical skills, ensuring adherence to IFRS and GAAP. Relocation options are unavailable for this position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting.
• Strong understanding of current IFRS and US GAAP.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to drive process efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise general accounting operations.
• Plan and coordinate financial reports.
• Manage audit processes and ensure compliance.
• Review and challenge performance metrics.
• Lead projects for business process improvements.

Skills

Leadership and coaching

Interpersonal skills

Financial analysis

Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Job description

Overview

Chevron Malaysia Limited is accepting online applications for the position of Accounting Manager located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia through September 22, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

Responsibilities

• Supervise Chevron Malaysia group of companies’ general accounting operations including inventory costing, fixed assets, general ledger, intercompany accounting, and month end close
• Plan and coordinate external and internal financial reports on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis, and ensures reporting requirements are met
• Monitoring and managing audit process with external auditors and internal finance staff and MSSC to ensure timely completion of statutory audit filing on a yearly basis
• Review consolidated annual financial statements, notes to financial statements and schedules for responsible entities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Guide, review and provide accounting advice to financial analysts on transactions done by business units and accounting policy validations as required
• Analyze and explain complex data and variances to Business Units, Regional DSR group and other stakeholders
• Review and challenge performance and financial metrics such as margin, opex and capex, procurement metrics, FSS metrics. Develop and enhance metrics as required due to changing strategies, plans, or business environment
• Ensure adequate controls in place to protect integrity of financial numbers including managing SOX testing and conducts ongoing reviews of high-risk areas
• Ensure financial reports comply with corporate policies and government regulations
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with all Business Units and Services Support Groups on every planning matter and the development of business intelligence to provide valuable input and feedback on BU financial performances
• Initiate and identify projects opportunities on simplifying business, process improvement and cost savings
• Lead the projects from opportunities identified, design, develop and execute. Projects are not limited to Finance but coverage extends to corporate and regional projects
• Responsible for ensuring that GL accounts assigned to Management Accounting group are properly assigned and reconciled on quarterly basis and that issues are resolved timely

Required Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience within Finance and Accounting
• A minimum of Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a membership with a professional accounting body
• Knowledgeable with current IFRS, company regulations, and US GAAP
• Possesses strong coaching and people development skills, as well as good interpersonal skills and the ability to drive simplification and efficiencies in work process

Relocation Options: Relocation will not be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations: Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.