Financial Accountant - Marketing Compliance

Advanced Micro Devices; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Penang is seeking a results-oriented finance professional to handle financial reporting and accounting processes. This role demands excellent business partnering skills, strong analytical abilities, and a detail-oriented approach. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, along with an MBA or CPA preferred. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration, problem-solving, and innovative thinking. Benefits offered highlight the company’s commitment to its employees.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Results-oriented self-starter with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve marketing customer claims with supporting documents.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
• Attend to requests from auditors and stakeholders on time.
• Make critical decisions based on reasonableness.
• Manage operational control processes.
• Attend to monthly/quarterly reporting packages.

Skills

Business partnering skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

MBA or CPA

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE:

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

THE PERSON:

You are a results-oriented self-starter with excellent communicationskills. You possess attention to detail and well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. You have the ability to adapt to changing priorities and are comfortable with ambiguity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Review and approve marketing customer claims supported by appropriate and sufficient supporting documents
• Ensure compliances with SOX requirements related to marketing expense claims
• Attend to requests from auditors, external and internal stakeholders on a timely basis
• Make critical decisions or judgments based on reasonableness to accommodate business specifications
• Explain or provide justifications on areas of uncertainty during claim reviewManage operational control processes and ensure that controls are in compliance with prevailing guidelines and standards
• Attend to monthly/quarterly reporting packages on key operational metrics

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Good Business partnering skills and effective communication skills in both written and spoken English
• Detail orientated with strong analytical & problem solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong business acumen on business activities with the strong leadership and with an action oriented mindset
• Self-starter with a positive attitude to proactively solve problems with integrity.
• Ability to read and communicate in Mandarin and other languages will be an added advantage.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

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

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 will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.