General Accountant: Month-End, Audit & Financial Reporting

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

EPF contributions

Group life insurance

Leave programs

Tax & audit support

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. is seeking a General Accountant to join our Finance team in Malaysia.

You will support a broad range of general accounting activities, including month-end closing, reconciliations, financial reporting, statutory audit, and tax-related activities, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure accurate reporting. Role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with hands-on audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting and auditing experience.
• Hands-on experience supporting statutory audits and working with external auditors.
• Good understanding of general accounting processes, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience or knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and deliver accurate work within required timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day general accounting activities, including journal entries and general ledger processing.
• Assist with statutory audit activities and liaise with external auditors.
• Support Tax Manager with tax-related activities and e-invoicing processes.
• Prepare Accounts Payable reporting and payment reports.
• Conduct balance sheet reviews with Business Unit Controllers as needed.
• Support timely month-end closing and global reporting requirements.

Skills

General accounting

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Month-end closing

Stakeholder communication

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. is seeking a General Accountant to join our Finance team in Malaysia.

You will support a broad range of general accounting activities, including month-end closing, reconciliations, financial reporting, statutory audit, and tax-related activities, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure accurate reporting. Role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with hands-on audit