Supervisor- Financial Accounting MYS

First Solar; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company based in Malaysia seeks an experienced Accountant to manage complex business transactions within global accounting. Candidates should have a BS/BA in Finance or Accounting, relevant professional qualifications, and 8-10 years of experience in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include overseeing month-end close activities, reviewing journal entries, and ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. Strong communication and analytical skills are required. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 8 – 10 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Knowledge of local company laws and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve journal entries.
• Perform or oversee month-end close activities.
• Prepare documentation supporting the financial results.

Skills

Problem analysis and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Strong planning and organizational skills

Good analytical mindset

Professional integrity

Strong communication skills

Education

BS/BA in Finance or Accounting

Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA

Tools

Excel

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Basic Job Functions

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

Required Skills/Competencies

• Aptitude for learning & utilizing systems
• Organizing, prioritizing and meeting deadlines
• Problem analysis and problem‑solving skills and ability to handle a variety of challenging situations
• Strong planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Ability to work under pressure sufficient to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment
• Good analytical mindset
• Ability to develop and coach team
• Professional integrity
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of local company laws and tax regulations
• Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance
• Proficient on MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and etc.
• Knowledgeable in any major ERP systems, ie SAP, Oracle & etc

Essential 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.
• Other tasks as assigned

Physical Requirements (if any)

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to, steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.