Sr Accountant

Nypro DR; Sungai Petani; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Malaysia seeks an accounting professional to lead government incentives, regulatory engagement, and tax compliance, ensuring timely filings and accurate reporting.

You will manage statutory audits, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls, liaising with tax agents and IRB. Proficiency in Excel and SAP is required; Mandarin ability is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, etc.) is an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SAP accounting systems.
• Mandarin language ability to support business and stakeholders is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Government incentives & regulatory engagement and licensing support.
• Lead annual statutory audits and liaison with external auditors.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CIMA (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

The key responsibilities role are outlined below:

1. Government Incentives & Regulatory Engagement

• Proactively explore and evaluate new government tax incentive opportunities (e.g., NIF) with MIDA, especially in view of the Reinvestment Allowance (RA) incentive expiring in FY2028
• Coordinate manufacturing license applications, renewals, and regulatory submissions to ensure full compliance

2. Statutory Audit & Compliance Management

• Lead and manage the annual statutory audit, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors
• Oversee audit planning, documentation, issue resolution, and timely closure of audit findings

3. Tax Compliance & Authority Liaison

• Manage annual tax computations, filings, and queries in collaboration with tax agents
• Act as the key contact with the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) for audits and follow-ups
• Prepare and submit monthly withholding tax filings accurately and on time
• Coordinate transfer pricing compliance and documentation with tax agents

4. Internal Controls & SOX Governance

• Manage Finance SOX baseline, including documentation, control testing, and remediation tracking
• Conduct finance self-audits to ensure ongoing SOX compliance

5. Other Plant Support

• Drive FIA submissions
• Validate plant Lean savings for financial credibility
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for site GL not covered by GBS

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, etc.) is an advantage
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting
• Able to speak, read, and write in Mandarin to support business and stakeholders is an advantage
• Experience in audit or commercial environment preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SAP accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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