Lead Accountant

Electrolux Home Appliances Sdn Bhd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employer EPF 15%

Staff purchase discount

Friends & Family purchase discount

Massage room & facilities

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Electrolux Home Appliances Sdn Bhd. invites applications for a Lead Accountant to drive high-quality, compliant Record‑To‑Report (RTR) processes within the Global Finance Shared Services (GFSS).

Based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, the role emphasizes financial integrity, statutory reporting, and collaboration with auditors, tax teams, and internal stakeholders. You will lead end-to-end RTR activities, support transformation, and ensure timely, accurate financial deliverables, while developing

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication and stakeholder management.
• English proficiency is required.
• Experience with IFRS and financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Record‑To‑Report (RTR) activities within GFSS scope.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and Electrolux policies; maintain controls.
• Prepare and review Balance Sheet and P/L analyses; anomaly reporting.
• Coordinate audits and act as a contact point for auditors.
• Drive process improvements and automation within RTR.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting

ACCA/CIMA or local equivalent

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

At Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come, join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

About The Role

As part of our Global Finance Shared Services (GFSS), we are looking for a Lead Accountant to drive high‑quality, compliant, and efficient Record‑To‑Report (RTR) processes across the assigned country or Commercial Area.

This role sits at the core of financial integrity, ensuring accurate statutory and group reporting in line with IFRS, Electrolux Global Finance Policies, and internal control standards. You will play a key role in business partnering, audit coordination, tax accounting, and continuous improvement initiatives, while leading by example within a complex, multicultural shared services environment.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will take ownership of end-to-end RTR activities within the GFSS scope, ensuring robust financial oversight, transparent reporting, and strong internal controls. You will act as trusted finance partner to local teams, Group functions, and auditors, while contributing to transformation and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

As Lead Accountant, you will apply strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and analytical thinking to resolve complex accounting matters, support audit processes, and ensure timely and high-quality financial deliverables.

In detail, you will be responsible for:

Ensuring all accounting and reporting activities within GFSS scope comply with Electrolux Global Finance Policies, Process Standards, and IFRS

Supporting end‑to‑end accounting processes for assigned countries or Commercial Areas

Preparing and reviewing Balance Sheet and P&L analyses, including anomaly reporting

Reviewing group reporting submissions, commentary, and timely delivery

Posting and reviewing complex journal entries such as impairments, accruals, provisions, payroll‑related accounting, incentives, and holiday pay

Managing technical accounting topics including lease accounting and revenue recognition

Reviewing complex balance sheet reconciliations

Stakeholder Management & Audit

Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across Group, local finance, and external partners

Coordinating internal and external audits for processes within GFSS scope

Acting as a key contact point for auditors and ensuring timely, accurate information delivery

Developing an internal controls compliance mindset, and ensuring GFSS RTR controls are designed and executed effectively

Supporting tax accounting activities accuracy and timely submission including VAT/GST, local taxes, deferred taxes, provisions, reconciliations, and postings (as per SLA)

Translating Group Accounting and Financial Controlling policies into GFSS and BPO execution

Driving improvements to methodologies, tools, and processes at team and department level

Actively identifying efficiency, automation, and quality improvement opportunities across GFSS

Qualifications And Competencies

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting

ACCA, CIMA, or local equivalent accounting qualification is an advantage

Minimum 5 years of experience in Record‑To‑Report (RTR)

Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, and IFRS

Experience in accounting operations, financial analysis, and team leadership

Solid understanding of internal controls, process management, and continuous improvement

Experience in a multinational and/or Shared Services environment is beneficial

SAP and SAP S/4HANA experience is advantageous

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Proficiency in English is required

Where You Will Be

This is a full-time position, based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia within our Global Finance Shared Services organization.

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Unlock job insights

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an accountant?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of Accounting Standards?

Household Goods & Appliances Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees

Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell approximately 60 million household products in approximately 120 markets every year. In 2021 Electrolux had sales of SEK 126 billion and employed 52,000 people around the world.

Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell approximately 60 million household products in approximately 120 markets every year. In 2021 Electrolux had sales of SEK 126 billion and employed 52,000 people around the world.

Perks and benefits

• Medical (Inpatient & Outpatient)
• Employer EPF @ 15%
• Staff Purchase Discount
• Friends & Family Purchase Discount
• Massage Room, Mother care, Library, Relaxing Area
• Hybrid Working Arrangements