Financial Accountant - Record to Report

Advanced Micro Devices; Penang; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Financial Accountant 2 in Penang, Malaysia. The role involves maintaining financial records accuracy, managing month-end closes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of accounting processes and possess advanced skills in Excel and VBA. You will contribute to financial reporting, identify automation opportunities, and support audits. Join a supportive team that promotes independence and continuous learning.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with month-end close procedures and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of general ledger and fixed assets processes.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform month end and year end close review for US GAAP & Local GAAP.
• Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliation.
• Support US GAAP audit and local statutory audit.
• Involve in KPI and metrics tracking and measurement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Proactive

Detailed oriented

Microsoft Excel

VBA skills

Automation skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy/ACCA

Tools

SAP

Blackline

PowerBI

Power Query

RPA

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.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT 2

THE ROLE

Join a collaborative finance team where you'll play a key role in maintaining financial records accuracy and integrity. As a Record to Report (R2R) team member, you'll be responsible for overseeing the company's ledger, supporting the month‑end close, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams. You'll gain exposure and can enhance your skills in financial reporting, analysis, and automation, all while contributing to business growth.

This is a supportive environment that values independence, teamwork, continuous learning, and open communication. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to identify automation opportunities, design and implement solutions, and optimize business‑intelligence strategies. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, innovative environment and are committed to excellence, we want to hear from you!

THE PERSON

• Proactive, detailed oriented and solid analytical skills.
• A team player and able to work independently with tight deadlines and minimal supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform month end and year end close review for both US GAAP & Local GAAP, including cash and bank, accruals, prepayment amortization, deposits, inter‑company charge back, audit adjustment, miscellaneous journal entries, assets master data maintenance, processing of capitalization, retirements and asset transfers.
• Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliation for those accounts under R2R’s ownership.
• Reconcile and review applicable lease accounting data on leases, lease classification, and the generation and review of accounting schedules on leases in accordance with ASC 842 and IFRS 16.
• Support US GAAP audit and local statutory audit.
• Contribute and work on projects and assignments related to mergers and acquisitions, finance initiatives, and process transformation efforts.
• Involve in KPI and metrics tracking and measurement.
• Prepare reports and presentation decks for management and business partners.
• Assess and reconcile the current automation architecture to identify gaps and control deficiencies, evaluate alternative approaches, and determine areas for improvement. Where appropriate, consider enhancements beyond existing functionalities and propose new solutions or process improvements.
• Support the development of automation recommendations, including a clear assessment of pros and cons, to design solutions aligned with the approved architecture strategy that effectively meet AMD’s data integrity, process efficiency, and financial reporting requirements.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Background in accounting with strong understanding of general ledger and fixed assets processes, month‑end close procedures and financial reporting.
• Experienced with accounting software such as SAP and Blackline will be a plus.
• Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration and working in fast‑paced environments will be beneficial.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and VBA skills are required.
• Experience in automation skills such as PowerBI, Power Query or RPA etc. will be added advantage and highly valued.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Degree in Accountancy/ACCA or any equivalent accounting professional qualification.

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.