Hub Accountant

Innomotics; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Innomotics is seeking a Hub Accountant (F/M/D) for the APAC&ME region in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The role handles full accounting processes for the APAC&ME region and provides IFRS guidance, reporting, and closure support.

Strong SAP S4 HANA experience and cross-cultural collaboration are essential. The successful candidate will work with local businesses, manage monthly closes, assist audits, and drive process improvements through IT migration and digitalization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting and Finance and 5+ years in Big 4 or multinational clients.
• Professional qualifications ACCA, CPA or CA.
• Strong IFRS/local GAAP knowledge and SAP S4 HANA experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full set of accounts for APAC&ME with hands-on management.
• Advise IFRS topics and ensure closing and reporting accuracy.
• Coordinate monthly closing activities and audits (internal/external).
• Be a subject matter expert for complex accounting topics.
• Support local businesses in APAC&ME with cross-functional tasks.
• Review financial statements and drive action items.
• IT-migration and digitalization project leadership support.
• Handle ad-hoc requirements as needed.

Skills

Big 4 experience

IFRS & GAAP knowledge

English communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Multi-cultural collaboration

Education

Degree in Accounting and Finance

ACCA/CPA/CA

Tools

SAP S4 HANA

Job description

Title: Hub Accountant

Job ID: 6920

Location: Shah Alam, MY

We are looking for a Hub Accountant (F/M/D) to join our team at Innomotics

The Industry-Leader of Motors and Drives

Innomotics is an industry-leading supplier of motors and large drive systems. With a trusted legacy of more than 150 years of engineering expertise, our products power all of the world’s most essential industries. Today, we are bringing the #EnergyTransition to life with a portfolio that enables our customers to boost energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gases, and minimize the carbon footprints of plants.

Our Most Powerful Engine: Our People

We are a team of more than 15,000 dedicated experts, doers, and innovators. For us, engineering the future means keeping businesses in motion. As a global player operating with the spirit and speed of a mid-sized champion, the future holds unlimited opportunities for us. If you share our bold mindset to be best-in-class, we want you IN.

Location: Malaysia

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting topics for the APAC&ME with strong hands-on experience in handling full set of accounts.
• Aid the regional and country accountants regarding IFRS topics (i.e., accounting advisory to the business, closing and reporting tasks, disclosure requirements)
• Carry out tasks and oversee monthly closing activities.
• Coordinate and support audit activities (internal and external)
• Be a Topic Matter Expert for complex accounting topics.
• Be a strong partner to the local businesses within the APAC&ME region and support them in selected tasks.
• Perform financial statement reviews and follow-up on action items because of the reviews.
• Having additional experience in handling indirect and corporation tax matters would be appreciated.
• Take over the project management role for IT-migration, digitalization and process optimization initiatives.
• Support ad-hoc requirements/tasks.

Qualification/Skills

• Degree in Accounting and Finance with at least 5 years of working experience in Big 4, multinational corporation clients or direct multinational corporation.
• Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA).
• Be well versed with local GAAP and IFRS and the application of the standards in practice.
• Ability to collaborate successfully in a multi-cultural and cross-functional environment.
• Expert knowledge and experience in accounting for construction contracts, forex accounting, provisions and accrual.
• Deep knowledge of SAP/SAP S4 HANA (especially finance modules) and value flows, preferably someone, who has worked in implementation or migration projects.
• Able to work independently, self-motivated, possess analytical skills and ability to adapt to change,
• Able to manage different stakeholders across different cultures
• Someone who has excellent communication and English skills and who is able to deal with a variety of stakeholders and senior management,

Requirements

• Strong customer centricity
• - Strategic foresight that anticipates evolving market dynamics
• - Sales excellence mind-set, incl. continuous improvements
• - Collaborative, cross-cultural working style
• - Strong impact and value orientation

Innomotics is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.