Financial Accountant - Compliance

AMD; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Penang is looking for a candidate to manage financial reporting and accounting processes. The role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and is comfortable with varying priorities. This position offers a chance to impact operations significantly within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Good business partnering and effective communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong business acumen with leadership qualities and an action-oriented mindset.
• Proactive problem solver with integrity and a positive attitude.
• Ability to read and communicate in Mandarin and other languages is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve marketing customer claims supported by appropriate and sufficient supporting documents.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements related to marketing expense claims.
• Attend to requests from auditors, external and internal stakeholders promptly.
• Make critical decisions or judgments based on reasonableness to accommodate business needs.
• Explain or justify areas of uncertainty during claim review.
• Manage operational control processes and ensure controls comply with guidelines and standards.
• Attend to monthly/quarterly reporting packages on key operational metrics.

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—fundamentals for data centers, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming, and embedded systems. Underpinning our mission is AMD's 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.

The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for various financial reporting and accounting processes.

The Person

You are results-oriented, a self-starter with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. You can adapt to changing priorities and are comfortable with ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve marketing customer claims supported by appropriate and sufficient supporting documents.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements related to marketing expense claims.
• Attend to requests from auditors, external and internal stakeholders promptly.
• Make critical decisions or judgments based on reasonableness to accommodate business needs.
• Explain or justify areas of uncertainty during claim review.
• Manage operational control processes and ensure controls comply with guidelines and standards.
• Attend to monthly/quarterly reporting packages on key operational metrics.

Preferred Experience

• Good business partnering and effective communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong business acumen with leadership qualities and an action-oriented mindset.
• Proactive problem solver with integrity and a positive attitude.
• Ability to read and communicate in Mandarin and other languages is an advantage.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent.
• MBA or CPA preferred.

Location

Penang, Malaysia

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