Senior Manager Accounting - Business Transition Support (12-Month Contract)

Renesas Electronics; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is looking for a Senior Manager in Penang, Malaysia, to lead finance operations during a business divestiture. This role involves coordinating accounting processes and ensuring operational continuity throughout transitions.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 8 years of finance experience, and strong skills in ERP systems and advanced Excel. Experience in multinational environments and managing business transitions is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Prior experience leading accounting operations and month-end close processes.
• Experience in multinational manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate finance activities supporting business transition.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger support activities.
• Monitor account reconciliations and month-end close deliverables.

Skills

Leadership in finance operations

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Strong ERP system knowledge (SAP preferred)

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Manager will provide leadership and oversight of finance operations supporting a business divestiture and related transition support services. The role will coordinate accounting execution across accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory and cost accounting, and general ledger processes while ensuring continuity of operations throughout the transition period.

This position will serve as a key coordinator across finance, operations, procurement, and business teams to support issue resolution, governance, and successful execution of transition-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate finance activities supporting business transition and operational continuity.


• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and general ledger support activities.


• Review billing calculations, recharge schedules, and customer invoicing activities.


• Monitor account reconciliations, intercompany settlements, and month-end close deliverables.


• Support financial analysis, accrual reviews, and transition-related reporting requirements.


• Identify operational risks, resolve issues, and escalate significant matters when appropriate.


• Coordinate workload and priorities across temporary support resources and finance teams.


• Partner with business, operations, procurement, and accounting stakeholders to ensure successful transition execution.


• Provide management updates and support governance reporting throughout the transition period.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.


• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.


• Prior experience leading accounting operations and month-end close processes.


• Strong ERP system knowledge (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills.


• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.


• Experience supporting business transitions, carve-outs, divestitures, or integration projects.


• Experience managing cross-functional projects and operational teams.


• Experience in multinational manufacturing environments.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.