General Accounting Professional

Hitachi, Ltd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Malaysia is seeking a General Accountant to support the Finance team with comprehensive general accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You will collaborate with the Finance Team Lead, Business Unit Controllers, and internal/external stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting.

The role involves statutory audits, tax-related activities, and e-invoicing. It offers exposure to international standards and a pathway to advance within a global

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting and auditing experience.
• Hands-on audit experience with external auditors.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day general accounting activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with statutory audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Support tax-related activities and e-invoicing processes.
• Prepare and manage accounts payable reporting and monthly closing.

Skills

Statutory audits

Financial reporting

General accounting

Interpersonal communication

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are looking for a General Accountant to join our Finance team in Malaysia.

In this role, you will support a broad range of general accounting activities, including month-end closing, reconciliations, financial reporting, statutory audit, and tax-related activities. You will work closely with the Finance Team Lead, Business Unit Controllers, internal stakeholders, external auditors, and the CSS Hub to help ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with hands-on audit and general accounting experience who is looking to further develop their career within an international organization.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Support the Finance Team Lead with day-to-day general accounting activities, including journal entries, general ledger processing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support statutory audit activities and work closely with external auditors to facilitate the audit process.
• Assist the Tax Manager and Finance Team Lead with tax-related activities.
• Support e-invoicing activities and related finance processes.
• Prepare and manage Accounts Payable reporting, including GRIR and payment reports.
• Conduct bi-yearly balance sheet reviews with Business Unit Controllers.
• Support the timely and accurate completion of month-end closing and global reporting requirements.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis as required by management.
• Work closely with the CSS Hub to support timely and accurate closing activities.
• Ensure accounting records and financial reports are accurate, complete, and compliant with relevant accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• 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.

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, both in and out of work.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits, subject to the respective plan rules:

• Employer-sponsored medical plan, including dental care
• Employer Provident Fund (EPF) contributions
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Group Personal Accident Insurance
• Group Business Travel Insurance
• Hospitalization Insurance
• Various leave programs, including annual leave, medical leave, hospitalization leave, examination leave, and others

Benefits are subject to the respective plan rules.

We can provide more information about our benefits during the recruitment process.