Mergers & Acquisition Accounting Manager

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineering solutions is seeking a Mergers & Acquisition Accounting Manager in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves ensuring compliance with US GAAP, conducting due diligence on projects, and leading integration and divestiture accounting. Candidates should have a degree in accounting or finance, a CPA certification is preferred, and minimum 5 years of experience. This position offers competitive remuneration and the chance to work in a dynamic global organization.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Opportunity to work in a global organization

Permanent position offering stability and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of technical accounting experience in a public accounting firm or auditing.
• US GAAP knowledge is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of transactions with US GAAP and internal finance standards.
• Conduct due diligence and assess financial impacts.
• Provide accounting insights to guide negotiations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Professional certification such as CPA

Job description

Mergers & Acquisition Accounting Manager

Responsibilities:

• Ensure transactions (capital deployment, M&A, divestitures, and other significant/non-routine activities) comply with US GAAP and internal finance standards, supported by clear accounting documentation.
• Conduct or support due diligence, assess financial impacts, and identify risks for regional M&A and capital projects in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Review agreements and provide accounting insights to guide business negotiations and transaction decisions.
• Lead accurate and timely integration/divestiture accounting, including developing plans, preparing US GAAP opening balance sheets, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring smooth handover on closing.
• Maintain strong communication with HQ and Technical Accounting teams, providing timely updates and aligning on complex accounting treatments.
• Determine functional currency for new legal entities.
• Assist with implementation of new US GAAP accounting standards.
• Support updates and development of internal finance policies and standards.
• Handle ad-hoc accounting and project requests.

Job Flexibility & Compensation: WFH Flexibility Competitive Remuneration

Qualifications:

• A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA or equivalent is preferred.
• At least 5 years of technical accounting experience in a public accounting firm or auditing.
• US GAAP knowledge is a plus but not mandatory.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills is a must.

About the Company: Our client is a global leader large-scale engineering solutions. They work closely with major manufacturing, energy, and technology companies to provide critical materials, innovative gas applications, and world-class project execution.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary.
• Opportunity to work in a global organisation.
• A permanent position offering stability and growth opportunities.