Financial Accountant - Record to Report (R2R)

AMD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Financial Accountant for the Record to Report (R2R) team. The role involves maintaining financial records and overseeing GAAP compliance while contributing to automation solutions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in accountancy, strong analytical skills, and experience with accounting software like SAP. You will support month-end close processes and collaborate across functions to drive process improvements in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented with solid analytical skills.
• Team player able to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Experience with month-end close procedures and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end close reviews for US GAAP & Local GAAP.
• Prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliation for accounts under R2R's ownership.
• Support US GAAP audit and local statutory audit.
• Prepare reports and presentation decks for management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Automation skills (Power BI, RPA)

Education

Degree in Accountancy/ACCA

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Job description

Financial Accountant - Record to Report (R2R)

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 skill such as Power BI, Power Query or RPA etc. will be added advantage and highly valued.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

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