Financial Closing & Reporting Senior Specialist

STMicroelectronics Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductor company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Financial Reporting professional with 6–8 years of accounting experience. The role involves ensuring timely financial closing activities, reviewing journal entries and financial reports, and liaising with external audits. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Finance and familiarity with ERP systems. This position offers competitive perks including medical education support and year-end bonuses.

Benefits

Medical Education support

Dental Sports (e.g. Gym)

Parking car loan interest subsidies

Year-end bonus

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in a financial review and controlling role.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial close processes.
• Experience with SOX compliance or internal control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Financial Closing & Reporting activities for global entities.
• Ensure month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities are delivered timely.
• Review and approve manual journal entries and key reports.
• Identify areas for improvement in the R2R process.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial review

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional certification (CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

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At ST, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, business, and society. We are a global semiconductor company, and our advanced technology & chips forms the hidden part of the world we live in today.

When you join ST, you will be part of a global business of more than 115+ nationalities and present in 40 countries, 50,000+, diverse and dedicated creators & makers of technology around the world!

Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understands collaboration and respect. People with passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries and drive innovation – whilst unlocking your own potential.

YOUR ROLE

You take part in delivering Financial Closing & Reporting activities for global entities within our GBS Record-to-Report Function.

• Ensure month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned entities or business units are delivered timely and accurately on closing deadlines
• Review and approve manual journal entries and key reports (P&L, Balance Sheet).
• Review the reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts on regular basis to ensure substantiation and validity
• Review and analyse the movement of Balance Sheet and P&L month on month and quarter on quarter to ensure unusual movement or fluctuation of financial balances being identified and addressed in timely manner
• Ensure general ledger accounting’s integrity and accuracy in compliance with IFRS/GAAP and internal policies to facilitate accuracy of effective tax computation between tax accounting and book accounting.
• Coordinate intercompany transactions and ensure accurate eliminations and reconciliations.
• Provide guidance, support, and advice to R2R professionals on accounting related matters.
• Liaison with external audits to review the schedules and documentation to finalise financial statement on due time.
• Support the documentation of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX)
• Identify areas for improvement in the R2R process and contribute to standardization and automation initiatives.
• Act as a point of contact for GBS and internal stakeholders, including Business Controller, FP&A, Tax, and other finance functions for assigned entities.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience in a shared service center or multinational corporation is highly preferred
• 6–8 years of accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in financial review and controlling role.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial close processes with strong sense of accounting practices
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exposure to SOX compliance or internal control frameworks

Perks and Benefits

• Medical Education support
• Dental Sports (e.g. Gym)
• Parking car loan interest subsidies
• Year-end bonus