Finance Analyst

Agilent Technologies; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational technology company in Penang is seeking a Finance Analyst to support cost accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-4 years of experience in an MNC environment. Responsibilities include financial closing, variance analysis, and improving operational efficiency. This full-time role requires proficiency in English and experience with SAP and Power BI.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in an MNC environment or international accounting firm.
• Hands-on experience with SAP FI/CO modules and understanding of materials module preferred.
• Proficient in English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial close activities for cost accounting processes.
• Provide variance analysis and accounting reports to business partners.
• Collaborate to improve processes, operations, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

SAP FI/CO modules

Microsoft Power BI

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration

Professional accountancy Qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Power Apps

Job description

Job Description

This is a Finance Analyst role within the Worldwide Cost Accounting hub operation based in Penang. You will join a dynamic team and are expected to use both technical and analytical skills to provide financial processes support to business partners from various organizations worldwide.

1. Perform monthly financial close activities for cost accounting processes.
2. Perform monthly accounts reconciliation on inventory or inventory-related accounts.
3. Provide variance analysis and accounting-related reports to business partners or inventory business owners.
4. Participate/support internal, external, and SOX process audits, walk-throughs, and reviews. Support corporate/enterprise-wide projects related to ERP upgrades and implementation.
5. Document and update cost accounting processes, procedures, and key controls in line with US GAAP & SOX compliance.
6. Work closely with business partners or inventory business owners to achieve operational goals and improve internal controls.
7. Collaborate with other internal functional teams to improve processes, operations, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration; or Professional accountancy Qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA).
2. Typically, 2-4 years of relevant experience in an MNC environment or an international accounting firm.
3. Hands-on experience with SAP FI/CO modules and understanding of the Material Module preferred.
4. Experience with Microsoft Power BI and Power Apps is an advantage.
5. Proficient in English, both written and oral.

Additional Details

This is a full-time position with a weekly schedule.

Our pay ranges are role, level, and location-dependent. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share specific pay details for your preferred location. More information about pay and benefits by country is available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations.

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable laws.

Additional Information

• Travel Required: Occasional
• Shift: Day
• Duration: No End Date
• Job Function: Finance