Finance Analyst (Country Analyst)

Agilent Diagnostics & Genomics Solutions; Penang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in diagnostics and genomics solutions is seeking a Finance professional specializing in statutory financial reporting. The role involves managing audits, preparing financial statements, and offering compliance expertise. Qualified candidates should have a bachelor's degree in finance/accounting and a preferred professional accounting qualification. This full-time position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities to streamline compliance processes while collaborating with in-country teams and external parties.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in statutory financial reporting, audit, or financial compliance, preferably with Big 4 audit experience.
• Strong sense of responsibility and impeccable integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory financial statements according to US and Local GAAP.
• Manage the end-to-end statutory audit process from planning to final sign-off.
• Provide expert advice on statutory financial compliance matters.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Problem solving

High performance under pressure

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Professional accounting qualification (e.g.: CPA, ACCA, MIA)

Job description

Job Description

• Prepare and review statutory financial statements and related disclosures and according to US and Local GAAP as well as local legal rules.
• Coordinate with external auditors for the timely completion of statutory audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Manage the end-to-end statutory audit process, from planning to final sign-off.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize financial compliance processes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices for statutory reporting and compliance.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in financial data used for statutory purposes.
• Work closely with in-country finance teams, external auditors, tax consultants, and internal stakeholders (e.g., Legal, Treasury) to ensure seamless compliance.
• Provide expert advice and support on statutory financial compliance matters to other functions and business units.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g.: CPA, ACCA, MIA or equivalent) is highly preferred.
• 4 years of experience in statutory financial reporting, audit, or financial compliance with a strong preference of Big 4 audit working experience.
• Strong accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to sustain high level performance, problem solve and meet demanding work deadlines with limited supervision.
• Inquisitive with a strong sense of responsibility and impeccable integrity.
  
  

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

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

Travel Required

Occasional

Shift

Day

Duration

No End Date

Job Function

Finance