Financial Accountant

AMD; Penang; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic finance team at an industry-leading company where your contributions will enhance financial accuracy and integrity. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in month-end close processes, collaborate with various teams, and utilize advanced tools like SAP and Power BI. You'll be part of a culture that values independence and teamwork, with ample opportunities for professional growth. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about finance, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of general ledger processes and month-end close procedures.
• Experience with financial reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end close reviews for US GAAP & Local GAAP.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and lead process improvements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Degree in Accountancy

ACCA

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Microsoft Excel

VBA

Power BI

Power Query

RPA

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming, and embedded systems. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture, which pushes the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

AMD together we advance

The Role

Join a collaborative finance team where you'll play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records. As a member of the General Ledger team, you'll oversee the company's ledger, support the month-end close process, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role offers exposure to financial reporting, analysis, and automation, contributing to business growth.

This environment values independence, teamwork, continuous learning, and open communication. If you're seeking a role that offers both challenges and growth opportunities with potential for advancement in finance, this is an exciting chance to make an impact.

The Person

• Proactive, detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills.
• A team player capable of working independently under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end close reviews for US GAAP & Local GAAP, including accruals, prepayment amortization, deposits, inter-company chargebacks, audit adjustments, and miscellaneous journal entries.
• Maintain the inter-company sub-ledger.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for accounts under GL ownership.
• Prepare and present the Balance Sheet Package (BSP) for review with Site Controllers and Corporate Accounting.
• Perform bank reconciliations for Bank of America and local banks.
• Support US GAAP and local statutory audits.
• Lead and manage projects, assignments, and process improvements.
• Involved in KPI and metrics tracking and measurement.
• Prepare reports and presentation decks for management and business partners.

Preferred Experience

• Background in accounting with a strong understanding of general ledger processes, month-end close procedures, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software such as SAP and Blackline is a plus.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and working in fast-paced environments is beneficial.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and VBA skills are required.
• Experience with automation tools like Power BI, Power Query, or RPA is highly valued.

Academic Credentials

Degree in Accountancy, ACCA, or an equivalent professional qualification in accounting.

Location

Penang, Malaysia

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, disability, national origin, race, religion, political affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and will accommodate needs throughout the recruitment process.