Graduate Trainee - Financial Accountant

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to manage distributor resale, inventory, rebates, and reconciliation.

The role requires close collaboration with Revenue Accounting, Regional Finance, Customer Operations, and Sales to ensure accurate, timely reporting and audit readiness. You will analyze data, drive process improvements, and support month-end closes while adhering to GAAP and SOX controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or equivalent.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Experience with GAAP and SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage distributor resale, inventory, rebate processing and reconciliation.
• Address customer requests and follow through on issues.
• Perform reporting and analysis to aid decision-making.
• Be a key contact for internal/external reporting and audit regarding distributor resale, inventory and customer claims.
• Ensure smooth month-end close and compliance to GAAP, policies and SOX Key Controls.
• Lead and manage projects/assignments and process improvements.
• Involve in KPI and metrics tracking and reporting.
• Prepare reports and presentation decks for management and business partners.

Skills

Business acumen

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

Finance/accounting degree

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

The Role

In this role, you will be primarily responsible to manage distributor resale, inventory, rebate processing, and reconciliation. This role requires close collaboration with Revenue Accounting, Regional Finance, Customer Operations, and Sales teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness. It offers opportunities for professional growth as the team supports business expansion.

The Person

You are results-oriented and self-starter with excellent communication skills. You possess attention to detail and well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. You can adapt to changing priorities and are comfortable with ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle distributor resale, inventory, and rebate processing & reconciliation.
• Address all customer requests and provide timely following through with resolving any customer issues.
• Perform reporting and analysis to aid decision‑making.
• Being a key contact for internal / external reporting & audit regarding distributor resale, inventory, and customer claims.
• Ensure smooth month end close and ensure compliance to GAAP, policies & SOX Key Controls.
• Lead & manage projects / assignments and process improvements.
• Involve in KPI & metrics tracking and measurement.
• Prepare reports & presentation decks for management and business partners.

Preferred Experience

• Strong business acumen on business activities with the strong leadership and action-oriented mind.
• Proactive, detailed oriented and solid analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills with good spoken & written English (Chinese language is an added advantage).
• Assertive, creative, and ready to work in a changing environment.
• A self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision and a good teamwork player.
• Self-motivated, meticulous, and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong/advanced knowledge of MS office applications.
• SAP experience preferred.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or equivalent.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.