Supervisor - Financial Accounting (Fixed Asset)

First Solar; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an experienced finance professional in Penang, Malaysia, to handle complex accounting transactions and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a BS/BA in Finance or Accounting, relevant professional certifications, and 8-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include overseeing month-end activities, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and developing team members. This role demands strong knowledge of accounting standards and superior problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment or public accounting.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP or other regional accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve journal entries related to various financial processes.
• Oversee month-end close activities and analysis.
• Support the audit of financial statements and internal controls.
• Lead complex problem solving and special projects.
• Develop and coach team members.

Skills

Accounting procedures knowledge

Excel proficiency

Working knowledge of ERP systems

SOX compliance knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Education

BS/BA in Finance or Accounting

Professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

This position performs accounting for complex business transactions and executes critical processes involved in the global accounting close. This position also leads problem solving and process improvement initiatives by working collaboratively with other finance functions. Candidate must have adequate knowledge of accounting procedures, concepts and principles accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") or other regional bases of accounting

Education & Experience

• Minimum BS/BA in Finance or Accounting
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA and CA
• 8 – 10 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment or experience working for a public company and/or a public accounting firm with relevant experience in financial accounting, fixed assets, lease accounting, general ledger, and month-end close
• Working knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance
• Working knowledge of major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.), preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including a high degree of proficiency in Excel

Responsibilities

• Review and approve journal entries, including entries related to asset activation, cost adjustments, accruals, impairment, leases, government grant and capital interest
• Perform or oversee month-end close activities, including run depreciation, close fixed assets subledger period, close projects period, analysis and analytics
• Review and approve fixed asset and lease activities, including asset retirement, intercompany transfer, asset impairment, lease inception, lease modification and lease termination
• Review balance sheet account reconciliations
• Prepare critical balance sheet reconciliations
• Review agreement related to fixed assets or leases
• Review capital requisition as necessary
• Prepare documentation supporting the financial results for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting periods (e.g., financial statements, close decks, and other internal/external reporting)
• Monitor the ageing of construction work in progress and accruals balances
• Support the audit of statutory and consolidated financial statements, tax returns and internal controls
• Responsible for solving complex problems and leading special projects with minimal supervision
• Support statutory, tax and external reporting matters as requested
• Develop and coach team members
• Ensure compliance with Corporate Accounting policies and proper execution of controls laid out in the Sarbanes-Oxley documents
• Enhance efficiency and effectiveness of fixed asset and lease processes (including system functionality and reporting) and leveraging AI
• Identify opportunities for improvement and lead on improvement project
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environment, Health and Safety and Responsible Business Alliance policies and procedures that are enforced within the organization