AR Accountant SSC APAC

Comet Plasma Control Technologies; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work

Profit sharing

Meal allowances

Medical insurance

Health checks

Job summary

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks an AR Accountant SSC APAC to manage end-to-end accounts receivable within a global context.

You will handle invoicing, collections, month-end closing, and tax support, working closely with Sales and Group Finance. The role requires a degree in accounting and at least 5 years AR experience; SAP knowledge is a plus. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance with ≥5 years AR experience.
• Strong AR knowledge: revenue recognition, month-end closing, reconciliations.
• Experience with SAP R/3 or similar ERP; IFRS/MFRS knowledge is a plus.
• Fluent in English with strong analytical and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end AR process: invoicing, payments, collections, dunning, and reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and annual closing including revenue recognition.
• Monitor overdue receivables and disputes; coordinate with Sales and Group Finance.
• Ensure tax compliance and IFRS/MFRS reporting; assist audits.
• Drive AR process improvements and provide timely reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP R/3

SAP workflows

Finance consolidation tools

Job description

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for the business area Group Functions at the Penang site as a

AR Accountant SSC APAC

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Group Funtions, we support the market-oriented divisions with central services. We work together today on the solutions for tomorrow - in close cooperation with our customers and always with high quality standards.

What You Will Do

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable (AR) process, including invoicing, payment application, collections, dunning, and customer account reconciliation.
• Support month-end, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, aging reports, and financial reconciliations.
• Monitor and resolve overdue receivables, unapplied payments, disputed invoices, and bad debt, working closely with Sales and Group Finance on collection actions and payment plans.
• Ensure compliance with indirect tax requirements, including sales VAT reconciliation and support for tax filings, as well as IFRS/MFRS financial reporting and annual audits.
• Drive AR process improvements and optimization, support finance projects, and provide accurate financial information and reporting to management and relevant stakeholders.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with at least 5 years of professional Accounts Receivable experience, preferably in a multinational or shared service environment.
• Strong knowledge of AR accounting, revenue recognition, month-end closing, reconciliations, collections, aging analysis, and bad debt management.
• Hands-on experience with SAP R/3 or similar ERP systems; experience with SAP workflows and finance consolidation tools is an advantage.
• Good understanding of IFRS/MFRS and indirect tax requirements, with experience supporting audits and financial reporting activities.
• Fluent in English with strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently in a regional/global environment.

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options and hybrid working
• Take part in Comet's success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest
• Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd

PMT 761 Persiaran Cassia Selatan 3

Taman Perindustrian Batu Kawan

14110 Bandar Cassia

Penang, Malaysia

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