Partner with Malaysia’s leadership team to formulate strategies towards the company’s long term financial health and expense optimization and to drive results
Oversee Malaysia finance team in all areas such as financial statement preparation, general ledger, cost accounting, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgeting as well as tax compliance such as VAT, income tax, local tax filings
Provide leadership, direction, training and support to ensure procedures, accounting systems and controls are in alignment with local reporting requirements and corporate policies
Coordinate the execution of all monthly and quarterly financial statement close processes in accordance with US GAAP as well as local GAAP
Collaborate with the company’s external auditors to manage the quarterly review and audit process and ensure timely completion
Develop and implement accounting policies and internal controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP
Set up Shared Service Team and ensure smooth delivery of Financial Accounting Services (GL, AP, FA etc) to support Malaysia, US, India and other nations, as required
Play a leading role in enhancing enterprise resource planning system implementation and other strategic initiatives
Support the implementation of and ensure key internal controls over financial reporting are designed and operating in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley rules and regulations
Monitor and analyze department to continuously develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining effectiveness of controls
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
15+ years in related experience with US CPA or Malaysia CPA as a plus
Technology industry and U.S. publicly traded companies experience preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in US GAAP and Malaysia-GAAP
Experience with ERP systems and system implementation
Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills
Impeccable analytical and organizational skills
Ability to work with cross-functional teams
Ability to multitask, work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy
Team builder, and good written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)