APAC Multi-Entity Accountant (Malaysia/Indonesia/Taiwan)

S&P Global (formerly known as IHS Markit); Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global in Penang, Malaysia, seeks an Accountant to support accounting operations for Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan entities. The role reports to the Malaysia Finance Controller and requires cross-border exposure and US GAAP/local GAAP knowledge.

You will manage books and records, tax compliance, audits, cash management, and intercompany settlements, work with external auditors, and participate in ad-hoc finance projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance and accounting, including cross-border entities.
• Experience applying US GAAP and local GAAP; familiarity with Malaysian SST/WHT requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modelling.
• Business-level English and Bahasa Malaysia proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain books and records for Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan entities.
• Assist in audits (internal and statutory audits).
• Handle tax reporting/compliance (direct and indirect) per US/local tax requirements.
• Manage SST/WHT queries and tax authority inquiries.
• Oversee cash management including forecasting, funding and intercompany settlements.
• Ensure compliance with US and local financial policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax agents.
• Assist in AP and other ad-hoc finance projects.

Skills

US GAAP

Local GAAP

Excel

Financial Modelling

Cross-border accounting

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Oracle ERP

Multi-entity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or ACCA/CPA/ICAEW

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

S&P Global in Penang, Malaysia, seeks an Accountant to support accounting operations for Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan entities. The role reports to the Malaysia Finance Controller and requires cross-border exposure and US GAAP/local GAAP knowledge.

You will manage books and records, tax compliance, audits, cash management, and intercompany settlements, work with external auditors, and participate in ad-hoc finance projects.