Cash Management Analyst (Junior)

Coherent; Tasek Gelugor; Hybrid; MYR 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent is seeking a qualified finance professional in Penang, Malaysia, for a hybrid role supporting daily AR/AP reconciliation with bank statements and month-end close activities. The position involves preparing journals, variance analyses, and ad-hoc reports for Corporate Finance, with opportunities to collaborate across overseas stakeholders.

The role suits fresh graduates with a accounting or finance degree, a solid grasp of basic accounting concepts, and a willingness to learn in a

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts.
• Willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions.
• Able to work under minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills, including interaction with overseas stakeholders.
• Exposure to ERP systems is an advantage; Oracle E‑Business Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Match AR/AP with bank statements daily.
• Prepare weekly summaries of unreconciled items and coordinate with Finance for month-end posting.
• Post bank reconciliation entries and perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare recurring and one-time journal entries for monthly close.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses for Corporate Finance.

Skills

Basic accounting

Willingness to learn

Follow instructions

Self-motivated

Deadline oriented

Communication skills

Oracle ERP

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Fresh graduates encouraged to apply

Job description

• Perform daily checks to ensure AR and AP transactions are accurately matched with bank statement transactions
• Prepare weekly summaries of unreconciled items and coordinate with relevant Finance teams to ensure timely posting before month‑end close
• Prepare and post bank reconciliation entries and perform bank reconciliations
• Prepare recurring and one‑time journal entries as part of the monthly close
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to ensure accuracy
• Prepare ad‑hoc reports and analyses as requested by Corporate Finance

Skills

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts
• Willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions
• Able to work under minimal supervision and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills, including interaction with overseas stakeholders
• Exposure to ERP systems is an advantage; Oracle E‑Business Suite preferred

Working Conditions

This role is hybrid

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!